Targeted action is needed to tackle “pockets of real deprivation” in East Renfrewshire, health bosses have said — as figures show over 200 more children are living in poverty.
While child poverty in East Renfrewshire remains the lowest in Scotland, the level has increased from 12.8% to 14.4% — 3,064 children in 20/21 to 3,288 in 21/22.
The figures were reported in an annual local child poverty action report for 2022/23, which stated the “impact of covid and the ongoing cost of living crisis are likely to be contributing factors”.
