The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on equalities and human rights
How have groups of people been affected by the virus?
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Groups of children have lost their rights to education, health and safety.
One child I know has been locked in with his single parent mother for 11 weeks. No access to other family members who normally ensure safety and well being. No outdoor play or exercise. No home schooling. Mother has chronic lung condition and mental health problems. I am sure he is not the only one.
One child I know has been locked in with his single parent mother for 11 weeks. No access to other family members who normally ensure safety and well being. No outdoor play or exercise. No home schooling. Mother has chronic lung condition and mental health problems. I am sure he is not the only one.
Which groups have been disproportionately affected by the virus and the response to it?
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1. Children of single parent households where the parent is shielding, or in a vulnerable group.
2. Vulnerable children who may be neglected or abused without the normal surveillance of school and nursery.
3. Children of parents with learning disability who cannot support their child’s home learning.
2. Vulnerable children who may be neglected or abused without the normal surveillance of school and nursery.
3. Children of parents with learning disability who cannot support their child’s home learning.
Have there been specific equality or human rights impacts on groups of people as a response to the virus?
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Yes, see above.
What do the Scottish Government and public authorities (e.g. local authorities, health boards etc.) need to change or improve as a matter of urgency?
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Summer schools and play schemes for the most vulnerable children.
Explicit permission for grandparents to have these families in their household bubble.
Explicit permission for grandparents to have these families in their household bubble.
What do the Scottish Government and public authorities need to change or improve in the medium to long term?
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Clearer communication on this issue.