Supporting Analytical Work to Reduce and Prevent Child Poverty in Scotland

The successful intern will work in the Equalities, Poverty and Social Justice Analysis (ESJA) Unit, in the Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate. The unit provides statistics, research and economic analysis and advice to policy makers in relation to creating a fairer and more equal society.  It comprises a mix of analytical professions (social researchers, economists and statisticians) and […]

Identifying and Tackling Unwarranted Variation in Support of Value Based Health and Care – Understanding the Perspectives of Health and Social Care Professionals

This qualitative research project will explore how health and social care staff currently perceive, identify, and respond to unwarranted variation in healthcare, and how this aligns with the principles of Realistic Medicine. It will focus on learning from staff experience to inform improvement, capability building, and engagement.  In addition to examining how unwarranted variation is currently understood, […]

Homes, Taxes and Choices: What the Evidence tells us about Property Tax and Housing Behaviour

This internship will contribute to the development of an evidence base on how residential property taxation may influence specific housing‑related behaviours. The main focus of the internship will involve a desk-based literature review examining evidence from Scotland, and other countries where relevant. It will also involve working closely with policy colleagues in both the Local Government and Tax Directorates […]