Equalities Research
On this page you will find information on research supported by Communities Scotland on equalities. Some of these studies have not been published or have been published by others. This information is listed as generic studies or by equalities group.
Generic Equalities Studies
Age
Disability (including mental health problems*)
Ethnic origin
Gypsy Traveller
Gender
Religion/belief
Sexual orientation
There is also a list of equalities research précis and reports published by Communities Scotland. For more information on individual projects please go to the search facility on the research page.
If you need information on specific Communities Scotland research projects email Research
Research Summary – Equalities – Generic Studies
Community Planning Lessons From Thematic Social Inclusion Partnerships
Research to review the practices that have emerged from Thematic SIPs in order to reflect on lessons that can be taken forward to ensure that equalities mainstreaming is progressed through the development of Community Planning Partnerships and other partnerships aiming to tackle social exclusion or localised deprivation
Pascal
Support to the PASCAL observatory project
Mainstreaming Equalities In Regeneration
To explore equalities issues identified during the ROA approval process, and to provide practical examples of how equalities can be mainstreamed into regeneration work in Scotland.
Equalities In Practice
The overall aim of the project is to assess how the social housing sector has addressed the case study findings of the 2002 Equalities in Practice study and to report a national picture.
Analysis Of The Treatment Of Equalities In Lhs
to examine the approach to equalities in the Local Housing Strategies of local authorities. The purpose of this study is to assess how equalities issues are being addressed in local housing strategies and to report a national picture.
Initiatives To Support Business Start Up
To look at existing initiatives that promote the start up of social enterprises. To identify the strengths and weaknesses of existing initiatives and make recommendations about the promotion, development and support of social enterprises in Scotland.
Research Summary - Equalities - Age
Strategic Review Of Sheltered Housing In Edinburgh
Funding is a contribution towards a research project being undertaken by City of Edinburgh Council which is looking to evaluate current demand and supply of sheltered housing provision in the city; then use this information to inform future policy and investment in this area.
Roas Equalities Analysis
Individual equalities analysis of each of the 32 ROAs. Individual reports to be drafted for each CPP. Report to cover - equalities mapping by 7 equality strands/ community engagement/ legal compliance/ suggested points for action. Complementary capacity building with area office staff and direct feedback to cpp's.
Renfrewshire Older Persons Research
To investigate problems faced by older owner occupiers, particularly RTB owner occupiers. Anecdotal evidence suggests that members of this group face problems relating to maintenance and/or house type/size and/or locational problems. The research will consider whether or not house price differentials between ex-RTB and the open market hinder the ability of older owner occupiers to resolve their housing difficulties via the market and/or whether or not there are "cultural" hindrances which need to be overcome.
Review Of Older Peoples Housing
To undertake research to support the executives review of older peoples housing.
Research Summary – Equalities – Gypsy Traveller
Planning For Gypsies/Travellers In Perth & Kinross
To identify the accommodation needs, preferences and aspirations of Gypsies/Travellers living on private sites and roadside camps in Perth & Kinross
Accommodation Needs Of Gypsy Travellers
The aim of the research is to identify accommodation needs for gypsy travellers and their children. The findings from the research will inform strategy and policy development.
Loots Limited T/A Breathingspace Services For Gypsies/Travellers Follow Up Thematic
To assess the progress local authorities have made in improving services to
Gypsies/Travellers. It will allow us to present a current national picture of how the local authorities are meeting their obligations in relation to the provision of services for Gypsies/Travellers, and highlight examples of positive practice.
Research Summary – Equalities – Health and Wellbeing
To identify the current and future housing and support needs of those affected by chronic alcohol abuse and Alcohol Related Brain Damage in Tayside
AN ANALYSIS OF JHIPS AND ROAS
Health Improvement Planning in Scotland: An analysis of Joint Health Improvement Plans and Regeneration Outcome Agreements. Analyses the health improvement strategies set out in these CPP documents and compares them for fit for purpose, best practice, etc.
FIFE HEALTH AND WELLBEING PROJECT
The research project will measure the impact of regeneration interventions on the health and wellbeing of communities and individuals in the priority areas designated in the ROA.
GOWELL - GLASGOW CENTRE FOR POPULATION AND HEALTH
To explore the impact on health, migration, urban ecology and governance on the
regeneration of housing in Glasgow by the GHA.
HEALTH & SAFETY REVIEW
Review legislation and literature about h & s from the point of view of social landlords, and provide a gateway to existing guidance - and case studies
HEALTH AND WELL BEING IN MIXED COMMUNITIES
Funding a PHD studentship to explore the ways in which neighbourhood may impact upon health in the context of mixed communities
HIGHLAND - NEEDS OF PEOPLE WITH ALCOHOL PROBLEMS
Research looking at housing and support needs of people with chronic alcohol problems in Highland
SHARP
A longitudinal survey to provide evidence of the health and well being impacts of rehousing RSL tenants in new or refurbished social housing.
SCARF Projects ( Scottish Community Action Research Fund)
Projects have examined what different groups in the community think about health issues, and have looked at how to improve facilities and services for groups such as drug users, elderly people, carers and ethnic minority communities. Examples of these projects are:
Community Training and Development Unit (Forth Valley)
Falkirk & District Association for Mental Health
Multicultural Elderly Care Centre
Queensferry Churches Care in the Community
REACH Community Health Project
Greenspace Research
The Scottish Centre for Regeneration is working with Greenspace Scotland and other partners to deliver the “Demonstrating the Links” research programme. We provide support to deliver the programme and we are providing funding for the Demonstrating the Links Action Research Project.
Making the Links - Greenspace and Quality of Life. Technical Report
This is the result of a scoping survey commissioned into greenspace and quality of life. The survey was jointly commissioned by Greenspace Scotland, Communities Scotland, Scottish Natural Heritage and NHS Health Scotland.
There is no hard copy of this report available.
To download the report, click on the link below.
Making the Links - Greenspace and Quality of Life. Technical Report. 2.6MB
The sister publication of this report is "Making the Links - Greenspace and the Partnership Agreement", which uses case studies, findings from the research and extracts from the Partnership Programme to make the links between greenspace and the government's agenda
Recent Research Summary – Black and Minority Ethnic
Training Model For Bme In Social Econ. Orgs
To support a training model in Social Economy Organisations for people from BME groups
Hna For Bme Effective Engagement
To evaluate and make recommendations for effective consultation and engagement with members of minority ethnic communities
Minority Ethnic Research (National)
Communities Scotland commissioned ODS to undertake a study which would develop guidance for those seeking to engage with Minority Ethnic communities, and particularly those involved in assessing the housing needs of Minority Ethnic communities.
Minority Ethnic Research: N&S Lanarkshire
The research is a follow-up to national Minority Ethnic research carried out by ODS for Communities Scotland. The research aims to pilot the guidance from the national research in the context of North and South Lanarkshire.
A Study Of Migrant Workers In Grampian
The aims of the study are to address the following key questions:
a) How can public sector agencies better respond to the needs of migrant workers.
b) What levels of service provision do public agencies need to plan for.
Roas Equalities Analysis
Individual equalities analysis of each of the 32 ROAs. Individual reports to be drafted for each CPP. Report to cover - equalities mapping by 7 equality strands/ community engagement/ legal compliance/ suggested points for action. Complementary capacity building with area office staff and direct feedback to cpp’s.
Cemvo Evaluation
Equality Strategy Objective - identify good models for capacity building with minority groups. Evaluate the CEMVO capacity building model - for ethnic minority organisations
Forth Valley Minority Ethnic Research
To explore the housing circumstances, needs and preferences of minority ethnic
communities, including Gypsies/Travellers, in the Clackmannanshire, Falkirk and Stirling local authority areas, to inform future strategic planning and service provision by stakeholders operating in the areas.
Black And Minority Ethnic Needs Study
The purpose of the study is to explore the housing needs of black and minority ethnic communities living in Edinburgh, Fife, East Lothian, Mid Lothian, West Lothian and Fife.
Research Summary – Equalities - Religion/belief
Assessing the housing needs of minority ethnic communities in North and South Lanarkshire
This research (precis no 93) was commissioned as a follow up to the national guidance produced by Communities Scotland “Developing a good practice fro effective community eengagement and housing needs assessemnt for minority ethnic communities”. This latest study aimed to test this guidance and in so doing investigate the housing needs of minority ethnic communities in North and South Lanarkshire Councils.
Research Summary – Equalities - LGBT
The Housing And Support Needs Of Lgbt (Photo)
To undertake photography work to support research on the housing and support needs of older lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people
Roas Equalities Analysis
Individual equalities analysis of each of the 32 ROAs. Individual reports to be drafted for each CPP. Report to cover - equalities mapping by 7 equality strands/ community engagement/ legal compliance/ suggested points for action. Complementary capacity building with area office staff and direct feedback to cpp's.
Equalities Research Précis/Research Reports
