Four Tests for Budget 2019

In advance of Budget 2019 the Community Platform has published Four Tests for Budget 2019. These tests are: Test 1: Will Budget 2019 redistribute income towards the poorest 20% Test 2: Will Budget 2019 strengthen access to quality employment? Test 3: Will Budget 2019 restore and strengthen public services which are of particular importance to people on low … Continue reading Four Tests for Budget 2019 →

Equal Right to Health for All

On Universal Health Coverage Day on the 12th December the Community Platform has published a leaflet and poster which highlight shocking facts which show that the equal right to health is being denied to those experiencing poverty, social exclusion and inequality and to call on the Government to bring about change.

The final report from the “Health as a Human Right” seminar held jointly by the Community Platform and All Together in Dignity in June 2017 is also available to download.

Six Principles for an Inclusive Health Policy

The Community Platform emphasises six essential principles for a fairer and more inclusive health policy.

Four Tests for Budget 2018

This year again, members of the Community Platform assess whether and to what extent the Budget 2018 passes the following tests: Test 1: Will Budget 2018 redistribute income towards the poorest 20% Test 2: Will Budget 2018 strengthen access to quality employment? Test 3: Will Budget 2018 restore and strengthen public services which are of … Continue reading Four Tests for Budget 2018 →