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Bill Scott

He has over 30 years’ experience in Policy work specialising in poverty, inequality and disability. I have worked with policy and decision makers both at a Scottish and UK level. As a former Chair of the Poverty and Inequality for Scotland I am on good terms with several current Cabinet Secretaries and lead officials. 

Bill is a prominent figure in Scottish social policy, particularly in the areas of inclusion, disability rights, and poverty alleviation. He has worked with policy and decision makers both at a Scottish and UK level.

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Through his work with Inclusion Scotland and the Poverty & Inequality Commission, he has made a significant impact on both policy and public awareness. He has been a powerful voice in advancing disability inclusion, challenging systemic barriers, and pushing for greater social and economic equality.

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He can count several legislative and policy changes which have been the direct consequence of his work.

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Legislation Changes

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Policy Changes

  • First ever defeat of a Legislative Consent Motion

  • Right to Independent Living included in Self Directed Support (Scotland) Act

  • Devolution of Disability Benefits to Scotland

  • Right to Advocacy included in Social Security (Scotland) Act

  • Making the case for Free Prescriptions for all

  • Arguing for full mitigation of the Bedroom Tax

  • Supporting a cash-first approach to food poverty during the pandemic

  • Advising Scottish Government to uprate the Scottish Child Payment

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Testimonials

Fiona Collie

Head of Policy and Public Affairs, Carers Scotland

“I have had worked with Bill in a variety of fora over the years both within his role in Inclusion Scotland and as Chair of the Poverty and Inequality Commission. His knowledge of poverty, rights and equalities is unparalleled set alongside huge passion and commitment to improving policy, legislation and practice to directly improve people's lives. Alongside this is his ability to campaign, explain and discuss these issues with a wide range of audiences. I consider myself fortunate to have been able to work with him.”

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Bill Scott
Poverty and Disability Matters

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Tel: +44 (0) 7592 166799

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Ruth Boyle, Policy and Campaigns Manager, The Poverty Alliance

"I would not hesitate to recommend Bill Scott as he is an excellent policy professional, with robust analytical and engagement skills. Even more importantly, Bill is a wonderfully supportive colleague. I have worked with Bill across a number of roles and have always found him to be helpful, warm and quick to go above and beyond. He has an encyclopaedic knowledge of issues related to disability and poverty. Most recently, Bill provided very helpful briefing for the Poverty Alliance on the implications of proposed changes to work capability assessments for devolved benefits. While this is an extremely complicated policy area, his findings were presented clearly and succinctly. Over the time I have known Bill, his work has been of a consistently high standard".

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