Recruitment open for National Lived Experience Panel on poverty and inequality
- Area of Work: The ALLIANCE
- Type: News Item
- Published: 5th March 2024
The Poverty and Inequality Commission is recruiting for a new group to challenge poverty in Scotland.
The Poverty and Inequality Commission is recruiting a group of 15 – 20 people based across Scotland who are living in poverty or on a low income, who will work with the Commission to challenge poverty in Scotland.
The Commission is inviting applications from people based in the Highlands and Islands, and in North East Scotland, and is particularly interested in applications from people based in Scotland’s rural communities.
You can watch a short video about the Panel here: Experts By Experience Panel Video
People will receive vouchers for taking part in Panel activities, all expenses related to participation (childcare, transport etc.) will be covered, and devices/internet can be provided.
For further information on how to join, please contact Órlaith McAree from the Poverty and Inequality Commission via the contact details below:
Email: Orlaith.mcaree@povertyinequality.scot
Phone: 07385 226112
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