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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
With a number of swimming pools across Scotland being earmarked for closure under local authority plans for budget cuts in 2023-24, a 'Big Swim Day'…
David Ferguson10 February 2023
