2. Key Learning points There is a wide range of both Local Council, Scottish Government, British Government and private initiatives all aimed at reducing the inequalities which continue to affect millions of British citizens.

3. Maggie believed that ill health among the ‘lower classes was…. Their own fault. End of discussion! Their own fault. End of discussion! Poverty and health inequalities?

4. Since 1997 in Britain and 1999 in Scotland there has been a different approach to tackling inequalities. There have been accusations of the government becoming a ‘nanny state’. What do you think this means? Can you think of any examples?

6. http://www.takelifeon.co.uk/

7. http://www.easglasgow.com/glasgowworks/ ‘ Equally Well’ initiative

8. Conservative ‘thinktank’ Private initiative