There are over 2500 more children living in relative poverty in Glasgow than before the Covid-19 pandemic, a new report has confirmed.
Information included in an Integrated Joint Board document reveals that there are 27,995 children living in poverty compared to 25,485 in February 2020.
She said: “There is an increase in the number of children living in poverty of 2500 compared to pre-pandemic which takes us to just under 28,000 children living in poverty.“We have a number of services that are providing better access to financial advice and we work to support families in crisis.”Under the Child Poverty Act 2017, each local authority and NHS Board has a statutory duty to jointly develop and publish annual Local Child Poverty Action Reports.
Less than 5% of children living combined low income and material deprivation – the proportion of children in families that cannot afford basic essential goods and services because of a low incomeDuring the meeting, members discussed the statistics which confirmed in Glasgow 24% of children are still living in relative poverty while 21% of children were in absolute poverty.
Speaking about the figures, IJB member John Matthews, said: “This report is concerning. We are about trying to improve these situations and to get that look of excitement on the look of every child.”
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