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People with disabilities being penalised for being active

New research has revealed that many people in Scotland with a wide range of disabilities are threatened with having their benefits cut if they become…

David Ferguson14 August 2023

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OSS thanks departing Chief Executive and Research Manager

The Observatory for Sport in Scotland (OSS) has paid tribute to its CEO David Ferguson and Research Manager Ryan Brown, who stepped down this month.…

David Ferguson30 June 2023

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‘Over 90% of community sports clubs fear for their future’ – Sported research

New research from Sported, one of the UK's largest charities supporting grassroots and community sport, suggests that virtually all clubs and groups are fearing for…

David Ferguson29 May 2023

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‘Radical change needed across Scotland’s councils’ – Audit Scotland

Scotland’s councils must radically change how they operate and collaborate with partners in communities, if they are to improve and maintain services to their communities.…

David Ferguson24 May 2023

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More swimming pools to close as public sport investment plummets

THE CLOSURE of community sport and leisure facilities across Scotland is beginning to spiral, as predicted, with West Lothian now confirming three leisure centres will…

David Ferguson8 May 2023

Community Sport Delivery OSS News Posts Research

Community ‘club’ is a key magnet for older people to keep active

OLDER people with a range of long-term health conditions need the motivation of a community club to take part in regular exercise, according to a…

David Ferguson5 May 2023

Community Sport Delivery OSS News Posts Research Papers Sport Participation

New sport policy could address decline and strengthen Scottish society

Research Q: The Value of Sport, Beyond Physical Activity - does public policy underestimate the value of sport to social benefit, population health and wellbeing?…

David Ferguson28 April 2023

Comment Community Sport Delivery OSS News Posts School & Community Access

Boxing and the sweet science behind schools intervention

Each month, we feature a guest article from one of the OSS Ambassadors. This month, RHYS McCOLE explains how he is using boxing to engage…

David Ferguson17 April 2023

Comment Community Sport Delivery OSS News Posts School & Community Access Sport Participation

Scotland’s No1 now smashing barriers to badminton

The Observatory for Sport in Scotland Ambassadors support the ethos and aims of the OSS, and are passionate about the life benefits of community sport…

David Ferguson22 March 2023

Covid impact OSS News Posts Research Library Sport & Economics

The COVID affect on educational and financial inequality in Dutch sport

Malou Grubben, Remco Hoekman & Gerbert KraaykampPublished: December 2022This paper explores the impact of the COVID-pandemic on educational and financial inequality in the levels of…

David Ferguson21 February 2023

People with disabilities being penalised for being active

OSS thanks departing Chief Executive and Research Manager

‘Over 90% of community sports clubs fear for their future’ – Sported research

‘Radical change needed across Scotland’s councils’ – Audit Scotland

More swimming pools to close as public sport investment plummets

Community ‘club’ is a key magnet for older people to keep active

New sport policy could address decline and strengthen Scottish society

Boxing and the sweet science behind schools intervention

Scotland’s No1 now smashing barriers to badminton

The COVID affect on educational and financial inequality in Dutch sport

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