Glasgow Community Planning Partnership Newsletter (June 2010): Equality Groups in Glasgow Contents: +1 Introduction +2 How the study was done +3 Consultation +4 What we found: People from minority ethnic communities +5 What we found: People from Minority Faith Groups +6 What we found: Disabled people +7 What we found: Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual People +8 What we found: Women, men and transgender people +9 What we found: Younger and Older People +10 Next Steps +1 Introduction In January 2010, Glasgow Community Planning Partnership (CPP) asked ODS Consulting to gather information about the size, characteristics, needs and strengths of people from equalities groups in Glasgow. The study was to inform the CPP how to better consider equality and diversity in its plans and improve equal opportunities. The CPP brings key public, private, community and voluntary representatives together with the aim of delivering better, more joined-up public services in the city. What do we mean by equalities groups? People or communities who face discrimination or social exclusion due to personal characteristics, including ethnic origin; disability; gender or gender identity; age; religion or belief; and sexual orientation. People within these groups may also face higher levels of poverty and other forms of exclusion. +2 How the study was done: Data Gathering: We looked at existing information sources e.g. the Census, the Scottish Household Survey, council, health board, police and other local statistics and local research reports. We gathered over 120 pieces of information from 52 organisations. We found more information available on minority ethnic groups and disabled people than the other equalities groups +3 Consultation We consulted with people from equalities groups about what we had found. We met key equalities organisations – including the four Equality Networks in Glasgow – to plan this consultation. We agreed a programme of consultation, including an email survey and six discussion groups +4 What we found: People from minority ethnic communities What the data told us: Glasgow has a larger minority ethnic population than other parts of Scotland; At the 2001 Census the main minority ethnic groups in Glasgow were Indian, Pakistani and Chinese; Since 2001, there have been up to 15,000 migrants from within the European Union, 10,000 migrants from India, Pakistan and China; and approximately 3,500 asylum seekers and refugees (mainly from Iran, Iraq, Pakistan and Africa); Currently we estimate Glasgow’s minority ethnic population to be between 72,000 and 90,000 people. This is 12 to 15 per cent of the Glasgow population Priorities for people from ethnic minority communities: A need to tackle racism and hate crime and improve relationships between young people and the police; More culturally appropriate sport and leisure services; Improved awareness of health services, availability of culturally sensitive services; Tackling unemployment levels for some ethnic groups; A need for more English language classes and culturally sensitive learning opportunities; Improve availability of suitable housing (e.g. larger houses) +5 What we found: People from Minority Faith Groups What the data told us: 28,000 people in Glasgow identify with a minority religion; The majority religion is Christianity; Muslim and Sikh populations have a younger age profile; The Jewish population have an older age profile Priorities for people from minority faith groups: Research suggests that faith based hate crime has increased and needs to be addressed; Faith based groups indicated a need for support and capacity building work to develop skills and structures for participation +6 What we found: Disabled people What the data told us: In the 2001 Census, a quarter of Glasgow residents reported that they suffered from a limiting long-term, health problem or disability. This is approximately 151,000 people; The majority of these were in the over 65 age category. Slightly more women than men reported a long-term limiting illness; Almost half of all households in Glasgow include at least one person with a long term limiting illness; It is estimated that in 2011 the number of people in Glasgow city with a long term limiting illness will be between 141,000 and 172,000; Disabled people are more than twice as likely to be living in poverty as non-disabled people Priorities for disabled people: The right to independent living. This allows disabled people to have control over their own lives; Tackling harassment due to their disability; The right to communication support, advocacy, peer support and learning; Accessible and inclusive healthcare and education; Equal opportunities for meaningful employment and training for work +7 What we found: Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual People What the data told us: A lack of reliable population data but estimated that 5 – 7% of the population are lesbian, gay or bisexual; This would mean that there are between 24,000 and 34,000 lesbian, gay or bisexual adults in Glasgow; Strong evidence to suggest that Glasgow’s LGB population is higher than the average due to migration from rural areas Priorities for Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual People: Tackling hate crime and harassment; Addressing discrimination in schools as it has an adverse affect on academic performance; Addressing discrimination and harassment at work; Improving mental health, particularly for young LGB people +8 What we found: Women, men and transgender people What the data told us: There are slightly more women than men in Glasgow – and women up make up a significant majority of people over 65; Women in Glasgow are less likely to be economically active than men, lower paid than men for full time work and five times more likely to be in part time employment than men; Women and men are segregated into different sectors of the labour market; There are high levels of violence against women in the city – with low levels of reporting and very low levels of convictions following the report of rape; Young women tend to perform better than young men at school – but there is evidence of gender segregation in certain subject choices; Estimated that between 1 in 200 and 1 in 1,000 people in the UK are transgender Priorities for women, men and transgender people: Improving safety and addressing fear of violence; Increasing confidence in the criminal justice system in relation to rape and other crimes; Improving health outcomes for men and women; Addressing multiple discrimination (e.g. women who are asylum seekers can experience multiple disadvantage); Delivering equal pay for equal work; Tackling transphobic harassment +9 What we found: Younger and Older People What the data told us: There will be an increase in the 0 – 14 age group and also the 60 – 79 age group; There will be a substantial decrease in the 15 – 24 age group – it is anticipated that this decrease will be between 20 to 25%; Two thirds of people over 65 have a disability or a limiting long term illness; Two fifths of young people under 18 are considered vulnerable Priorities for Younger and Older People: Addressing the gap between the wealthiest and poorest pensioners; Young people are concerned about being unfairly portrayed as badly behaved, there is a general feeling that there is not enough for young people to do in their neighbourhoods; Improving young peoples health, particular concerns about obesity, teenage pregnancy and alcohol abuse; Improving the proportion of young people in employment, training or education +10 Next Steps The findings of this report were presented to a meeting of the Community Planning Executive Group on the 2nd June 2010. This is a meeting of senior staff from the main partners in the Community Planning Partnership (e.g. the Council, Health Board, Police) The report set out the key issues identified as priorities by equality groups. Some of these are the responsibilities of one partner but others may be better tackled by one or more partners working together. A number of work themes will be developed by an Equalities Working Group made up of staff from Community Planning Partners. We will provide further details on this as it happens. A copy of the full research report is available at http:www.enf.org.uk/blog or from Community Planning (0141-287-0067) If you would like this document in a different language or format, please contact Community Planning on 0141-287-0067 or e-mail Marie McEntee at marie.mcentee@ced.glasgow.gov.uk