20-minute neighbourhoods
A report looking to ensure that essential services, such as shops, community spaces and essential public services, are 20 minutes away.
In 2022, the Health and Social Care Academy published a report exploring the 20-Minute Neighbourhood concept, which had recently been endorsed by the Scottish Government.
The aim of a 20-Minute Neighbourhood is to ensure that essential services, such as shops, community spaces and essential public services, are within a 20 minute walk, wheel or cycle, ensuring everyone has equal and easy access to the services they need in their daily lives.
During 2021, the Academy partnered with Disability Equality Scotland and Mobility and Access Committee for Scotland to run a series of events exploring the concept, which highlighted the key benefits and challenges of a 20-minute neighbourhood, with a specific focus on inclusivity, diversity and accessibility.
Read more about the final published report.
Watch the report summary here:
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