Fiona McHardy
@fionamchardy.bsky.social
Research Fellow - Scottish Health Equity Research Unit .
Board of Parenting Across Scotland.
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✊ Just 2 days to go until we take to the streets to say #WeDemandBetter!
Join us this Saturday 25 Oct in Edinburgh
📍 Assemble from 10am | Scottish Parliament
🎉 Rally 12:30pm | The Meadows
Together, we’ll say it loud: #ScotlandDemandsBetter 💙
👉 scotland-demands-better.com
Join us this Saturday 25 Oct in Edinburgh
📍 Assemble from 10am | Scottish Parliament
🎉 Rally 12:30pm | The Meadows
Together, we’ll say it loud: #ScotlandDemandsBetter 💙
👉 scotland-demands-better.com
October 23, 2025 at 7:27 AM
✊ Just 2 days to go until we take to the streets to say #WeDemandBetter!
Join us this Saturday 25 Oct in Edinburgh
📍 Assemble from 10am | Scottish Parliament
🎉 Rally 12:30pm | The Meadows
Together, we’ll say it loud: #ScotlandDemandsBetter 💙
👉 scotland-demands-better.com
Join us this Saturday 25 Oct in Edinburgh
📍 Assemble from 10am | Scottish Parliament
🎉 Rally 12:30pm | The Meadows
Together, we’ll say it loud: #ScotlandDemandsBetter 💙
👉 scotland-demands-better.com
On #ScottishHousingDay, we're reflecting on the importance of strong communities. Take a look at our latest SHERU briefings, which explore how housing policy can play a vital role in tackling health inequalities.
🏡 Our new report: what role can Scottish housing policy play in reducing health inequalities? See here: scothealthequity.org/raising-the-...
Raising the roof: can Scotland’s Housing to 2040 Strategy help as an approach to reduce health inequalities? - Scottish Health Equity Research Unit
Can Scotland’s Housing to 2040 Strategy help as an approach to reduce health inequalities?
scothealthequity.org
September 17, 2025 at 9:24 AM
On #ScottishHousingDay, we're reflecting on the importance of strong communities. Take a look at our latest SHERU briefings, which explore how housing policy can play a vital role in tackling health inequalities.
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The new Population Health Framework rightly backs prevention and whole-system work to cut health inequalities—but most actions stay within health policy, with fewer concrete x-government efforts on social determinants like housing.
Read our response: scothealthequity.org/sheru-respon...
Read our response: scothealthequity.org/sheru-respon...
SHERU Response: Population Health Framework - Scottish Health Equity Research Unit
Released 17 June 2025, the Scottish Government–COSLA Population Health Framework champions primary prevention and whole-system collaboration to narrow Scotland’s socioeconomic health gap. Its…
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June 20, 2025 at 6:11 AM
The new Population Health Framework rightly backs prevention and whole-system work to cut health inequalities—but most actions stay within health policy, with fewer concrete x-government efforts on social determinants like housing.
Read our response: scothealthequity.org/sheru-respon...
Read our response: scothealthequity.org/sheru-respon...
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⭐ 50th ANNIVERSARY ⭐
Founded in 1975, the FAI has grown into a powerful voice in Scottish and UK economics. Now, 50 years on, we’re celebrating this with a series of events and themed outputs in the coming months, showcasing our history and impact.
Read more: buff.ly/GP1kILg
Founded in 1975, the FAI has grown into a powerful voice in Scottish and UK economics. Now, 50 years on, we’re celebrating this with a series of events and themed outputs in the coming months, showcasing our history and impact.
Read more: buff.ly/GP1kILg
June 18, 2025 at 11:08 AM
⭐ 50th ANNIVERSARY ⭐
Founded in 1975, the FAI has grown into a powerful voice in Scottish and UK economics. Now, 50 years on, we’re celebrating this with a series of events and themed outputs in the coming months, showcasing our history and impact.
Read more: buff.ly/GP1kILg
Founded in 1975, the FAI has grown into a powerful voice in Scottish and UK economics. Now, 50 years on, we’re celebrating this with a series of events and themed outputs in the coming months, showcasing our history and impact.
Read more: buff.ly/GP1kILg
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We're glad to see primary ill health prevention centred in today's Population Health Framework.
June 17, 2025 at 3:44 PM
We're glad to see primary ill health prevention centred in today's Population Health Framework.
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A lot of people will be considering the impacts of the Spending Review today. Our latest paper looks at the effects of previous governments' decisions on spending and delves into the impact of austerity on health inequalities in Scotland and the UK. A thread:
June 11, 2025 at 11:17 AM
A lot of people will be considering the impacts of the Spending Review today. Our latest paper looks at the effects of previous governments' decisions on spending and delves into the impact of austerity on health inequalities in Scotland and the UK. A thread:
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SHERU has today published two new outputs that support action on the socioeconomic drivers of health inequalities in Scotland. Together, they aim to strengthen the evidence base and improve how data and research inform better policy decisions.
Collaborative Research for Meaningful Impact - Scottish Health Equity Research Unit
This document sets out the Scottish Health Equity Research Unit’s (SHERU’s) key research interests in relation to the socioeconomic factors driving health inequalities in Scotland. It is intended for…
scothealthequity.org
May 28, 2025 at 12:17 PM
SHERU has today published two new outputs that support action on the socioeconomic drivers of health inequalities in Scotland. Together, they aim to strengthen the evidence base and improve how data and research inform better policy decisions.
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There’s a whole bunch of terrific academic writing advice in this thread. ⬇️ #AcademicSky
I am teaching my phd writing workshop course this quarter, question: are there any words/phrases said to you by an advisor/mentor that stuck with you, were memorable, or particularly helpful? If so please reply below!
April 24, 2025 at 3:05 AM
There’s a whole bunch of terrific academic writing advice in this thread. ⬇️ #AcademicSky
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A recent RCP survey showed that 89% of doctors are concerned about the impact of health inequalities on their patients, while 72% have seen more patients in the past 3 months with illnesses related to poor-quality housing, air pollution and access to transport. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Doctors urge government to fight poverty after rise in patients with Victorian diseases
Survey finds vast majority of doctors are concerned at impact of health inequalities on their patients
www.theguardian.com
April 3, 2025 at 2:52 PM
A recent RCP survey showed that 89% of doctors are concerned about the impact of health inequalities on their patients, while 72% have seen more patients in the past 3 months with illnesses related to poor-quality housing, air pollution and access to transport. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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👧 Lucy, age 8, shares her story of what it's like living in temporary accommodation (TA). If you think this is unacceptable and no child should experience this, add your name to our register. shelterscotland.org/ActNow
The 10,360 children living in TA in Scotland deserve better ✊ #HousingEmergency
The 10,360 children living in TA in Scotland deserve better ✊ #HousingEmergency
March 5, 2025 at 4:43 PM
👧 Lucy, age 8, shares her story of what it's like living in temporary accommodation (TA). If you think this is unacceptable and no child should experience this, add your name to our register. shelterscotland.org/ActNow
The 10,360 children living in TA in Scotland deserve better ✊ #HousingEmergency
The 10,360 children living in TA in Scotland deserve better ✊ #HousingEmergency
Difficult but important read on the current context in Scotland for disabled people. It firmly sets out the scale of the challenge to ensure the realisation of disabled peoples human rights in Scotland.
Our Writer at Large learns about the reality of life for disabled people in 2025
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2493865...
@neilmackay.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2493865...
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February 19, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Difficult but important read on the current context in Scotland for disabled people. It firmly sets out the scale of the challenge to ensure the realisation of disabled peoples human rights in Scotland.
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Today is International Day of Women & Girls in Science.
Marie Curie, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. Her contributions have left an indelible mark on the world of science & health & continue to inspire generations of scientists & innovators. 🔬 #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM
Marie Curie, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. Her contributions have left an indelible mark on the world of science & health & continue to inspire generations of scientists & innovators. 🔬 #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM
February 11, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Today is International Day of Women & Girls in Science.
Marie Curie, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. Her contributions have left an indelible mark on the world of science & health & continue to inspire generations of scientists & innovators. 🔬 #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM
Marie Curie, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. Her contributions have left an indelible mark on the world of science & health & continue to inspire generations of scientists & innovators. 🔬 #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM
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ICYMI: Get up to speed on the latest Scottish Budget issues before the Stage 1 Debate tomorrow...
Weekly Update – Budget Deals, Budget Revisions, and Budget Pressures | FAI
There was a lot of focus this week on the Budget deal struck by the Scottish Government, which will allow the Budget to be supported by the Scottish Green Party and the Scottish Liberal Democrats.
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February 3, 2025 at 9:12 AM
ICYMI: Get up to speed on the latest Scottish Budget issues before the Stage 1 Debate tomorrow...
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Temporary housing linked to deaths of at least 74 children | www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Temporary housing linked to deaths of at least 74 children
Official data show that 58 of those children were babies under the age of one.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 28, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Temporary housing linked to deaths of at least 74 children | www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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January 24, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Right to Buy sales have been highest in areas with the longest housing waiting lists.
This speaks to the importance of the location of the replacement of homes sold under Right to Buy.
Read our latest Housing Outlook now 👉 https://buff.ly/4jdDb8W
This speaks to the importance of the location of the replacement of homes sold under Right to Buy.
Read our latest Housing Outlook now 👉 https://buff.ly/4jdDb8W
January 23, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Right to Buy sales have been highest in areas with the longest housing waiting lists.
This speaks to the importance of the location of the replacement of homes sold under Right to Buy.
Read our latest Housing Outlook now 👉 https://buff.ly/4jdDb8W
This speaks to the importance of the location of the replacement of homes sold under Right to Buy.
Read our latest Housing Outlook now 👉 https://buff.ly/4jdDb8W
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Last year, our Research Fellow @fionamchardy.bsky.social gave input at the People’s Panel on reducing drug harm and deaths in Scotland.
Read the full report here:
Read the full report here:
Peoples panel recommends action on drug related harms emergency
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January 22, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Last year, our Research Fellow @fionamchardy.bsky.social gave input at the People’s Panel on reducing drug harm and deaths in Scotland.
Read the full report here:
Read the full report here:
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Our co-lead @emmanomics.bsky.social was on The Nine last night to talk about how tackling health inequalities are part of the solution to reducing pressure on the NHS. Watch here from 14 mins:
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December 4, 2024 at 9:21 AM
Our co-lead @emmanomics.bsky.social was on The Nine last night to talk about how tackling health inequalities are part of the solution to reducing pressure on the NHS. Watch here from 14 mins: