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SCVO invites you to a series of debates on human rights in the life and work of the third sector which we are hosting as part of the outreach of the GCU/SCVO Masters in Citizenship and Human Rights programme.

Come along and:

• Participate in informed and challenging debates on human rights in relation to topical issues

• Question how well we champion human rights

• Contribute to the Future of Scotland debate by discussing Scotland’s values

• Leave with new ideas to reflect on within our own organisations

• Contribute to and inform human rights research and programme development at Glasgow Caledonian University

More details to follow soon, but for now please hold the dates.

Places are free but limited. Register here

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Debate 1: Human rights, ‘personalisation’ and welfare reform

• Glasgow

• Monday 11 June, 2.00pm – 4.30pm

Key participating speakers include: Lucy McTernan: Director, SCVO; Henry Simmons: Chief Executive, Alzheimer Scotland; John Dalrymple: Director, Neighbourhood Networks; Representative from Glasgow Caledonian University

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Debate 2: Human rights and citizenship

• Edinburgh

• Tuesday 26 June, 10.00am – 12.30pm

Key participating speakers include: Shabnum Mustapha: Director for Scotland, Amnesty International; Jatin Haria: Director, Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights; Representative from Glasgow Caledonian University; David Cameron: Director, Community Land Scotland

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Debate 3: Human rights, poverty and the economy

• Glasgow

• Thursday 28 June, 2.00pm – 4.30pm

Key participating speakers include: Katherine Trebeck: Research & Policy Advisor UK Poverty Programme (Scotland), Oxfam; Peter Kelly: Director, the Poverty Alliance; Martin Johnstone: Chief Executive, Faith in Community Scotland; Representative from Glasgow Caledonian University

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SCVO works to support people to take voluntary action to help themselves and others, and to bring about social change.

SCVO receives support from ESF in the Highlands & Islands for development of the GCU/SCVO Masters in Citizenship and Human Rights programme.

© 2012 the scottish council for voluntary organisations (SCVO) is a charity registered in scotland, no. SC003558.

For the last three years, the Equality and Human Rights Commission has been pleased to be able to provide project based funding for community and voluntary organisations across Scotland.  These organisations have provided guidance, advice and advocacy services, worked to reduce people’s experience of prejudice and focused on building capacity and self sustaining communities. 

In March of this year, the Commission held a special event to recognise the work of the seven projects funded in Scotland in 2010/11, and to draw on their good practice to identify equality lessons that can be carried forward by those who work to make Scotland a fairer place.

We also produced a publication ‘Equality Matters’ and a short film showcasing their work.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the organisations and individuals who have helped raise the visibility of equalities issues in Scotland through their expertise, vision and drive.  They have helped to break down discrimination and deliver real outcomes for individuals and communities, based firmly on the foundation of equality.

Kaliani Lyle, EHRC Commissioner for Scotland

Douglas Guest, Grants and Stakeholder Development  Manager

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BUREAUCRACY SCRAPPED UNDER NEW APPROACH TO EQUALITY

Red tape will be cut through a raft of reforms unveiled by the Home Secretary today.

The announcement follows a government-wide review of whether current legislation is achieving its aims. As part of the Red Tape Challenge, members of the public, businesses and industry experts were invited to scrutinise the Equality Act. They put forward recommendations for regulations which could be simplified, scrapped or clarified.

Home Secretary and Minister for Women and Equalities Theresa May said:  “Bureaucracy and prescription are not routes to equality. Over-burdening businesses benefits no one, and real change doesn’t come from telling people what to do. Today’s announcement strikes the right balance between protecting people from discrimination and letting businesses get on with the job.”

The measures announced today include:

• Repealing Third Party Harassment law, which will ensure employers are no longer liable for the harassment of an employee by a third party (for example, a customer). A consultation on this change is launched today.
• Reviewing the Public Sector Equality Duty – a legal obligation on public bodies to consider the impact of their decisions on different groups – to establish whether it is operating as intended.
• Repealing the Socio-Economic Duty – a legal obligation on public bodies to consider the impact of their decisions on social class.
• Tackling gold-plating and over-compliance by working with the British Chambers of Commerce to help small-and-medium-sized companies understand what they do and don’t need to do in order to comply with the Equality Act.
• Repealing employment tribunals’ ‘wider recommendations’ powers, which will remove the power of tribunals to recommend the introduction of, or changes to, policies that affect all of an employer’s staff – not just the employee who brought the case. A consultation on this change is launched today.
• Scrapping bureaucratic information-gathering procedures. Special procedures were meant to increase settlements and reduce employment tribunal cases. Instead, they have led to more bureaucracy. A consultation on scrapping these procedures is launched today.

The government also unveiled reforms to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC):

• Repealing unnecessary powers and duties. Some of the EHRC’s powers and duties under the Equality Act 2006 will be scrapped in order to help it focus on its core functions.
• Tighter financial controls. The EHRC will comply with government-wide spending rules – in particular, controls on recruitment, consultancy and marketing.
• Budget review. The EHRC’s budget was cut by over half as part of the 2010 Spending Review. There will now be a comprehensive review of the remainder of the EHRC’s budget, to be completed this autumn.
• New leadership. A new Chairman and a new, smaller Board will be recruited.

Equalities Minister Lynne Featherstone said: “Since its creation the Equality and Human Rights Commission has struggled to deliver across its remit and has not demonstrated good value for money.  Our reforms will provide it with a stronger focus and make it more accountable, helping it become the valued and respected national institution it was always intended to be.”

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Related Home Office Publications:

Equality Act 2010 consultation on employer liability for harassment of employees by third parties  Consultation seeking views on proposals to repeal third party harrassment provisions from the Equality Act 2010. It closes on 7 August 2012.

Equality Act 2010 consultation on repeal of two enforcement provisions Consultation seeking views on proposals to repeal two provisions in the Equality Act 2010. The consultation closes on 7 August 2012.

Outcome of the Equalities red tape challenge and reform of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (Written Ministerial Statement 15/05/12)

Reform of the EHRC IA (15/05/12) GEO impact assessment about the review of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).

Policy equality statement (PES) (15/05/12)  The future of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) was considered as part of the Government?s review of public bodies in 2010.

Zero-based budget review – terms of reference (15/05/12)  A zero-based review of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)’s budget to identify the necessary funding for the EHRC to fulfil properly its functions.

Response to the consultation – Building a fairer Britain: reform of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (15/05/12)  In light of the views expressed in the consultation of March 2011, we have decided on a strong package of legislative and non-legislative reforms to clarify the commission?s remit, focussing it on those areas where it can add value because of its unique role and functions, and improve its financial and operational performance.

Stonewall Equality Act Resource:

Stonewall Guide: ‘Sexual Orientation. The Equality Act Made Simple’  (PDF) Stonewall’s guide ‘Sexual Orientation. The Equality Act Made Simple’ was published in 2012.

Grants Online

SYFAB Funding News
Register to use the new First Funding Stop resource for access to 1000+ Government, Lottery, charitable trust and other funds available on a European, national, regional and local basis.

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Back Issues: at www.enf.org.uk and www.enf.org.uk/blog/

Contents:

Help a Heart Grants

Funding Available to get Children Closer to Nature

The Society for the Assistance of Ladies in Reduced Circumstances

Disney Friends for Change Grants

Martha Lane Fox’s Foundation

Hilton in the Community Foundation Grants

Domestic Programme Fund

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HELP A HEART GRANTS

Help a Heart Grants The British Heart Foundation has announced that the next closing date for applications through its Help a Heart Grants programme is the 20th July 2012.

Through the programme community and voluntary groups are able to apply for funding of between £300 and £2,000 to promote heart health in their area. Anything that promotes heart health may be eligible for a Help a Heart Grant. The Foundation are particularly interested in original and creative ideas. Projects must be patient led. The more evidence of patient involvement and need applicants can provide, the stronger their application will be.

http://tinyurl.com/cr4almm/

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FUNDING AVAILABLE TO GET CHILDREN CLOSER TO NATURE

Arla Foods UK plc has announced that it is inviting applications for funding through its “Get Closer to Nature” Grants Programme.

Through the programme, grants of up to £1,500 are available to individuals, local community groups and school, etc to enable children to get closer to nature.  The type of activities that could be funded can include transforming derelict ground into a beautiful flower garden for the local community to enjoy; clearing an overgrown path to reveal a previously inaccessible area of nature, adding benches to allow everyone to benefit from it; transforming a city centre patch of concrete into a haven for local birds; creating a vegetable patch at your local school to help kids to learn about where food comes from; and bringing just-laid eggs into the city by setting up an urban chicken run.  The closing date for applications is the 4th June 2012.

http://www.kidsclosertonature.co.uk/closer-to-nature-grants/

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THE SOCIETY FOR THE ASSISTANCE OF LADIES IN REDUCED CIRCUMSTANCES

The Society for the Assistance of Ladies in Reduced Circumstances (SALRC) has announced that this year it is making available £100,000 for grants to other organisations working for the benefit of women in financial need. This year SALRC intend supporting organisations that are working with women who are victims of domestic violence, or aim to increase the take-up of State benefits by women.  Applications are invited from registered charities that have submitted at least one year’s audited or independently examined accounts to the Charity Commission, and have an annual turnover not exceeding £1 million.  The closing date for receipt of applications is 31 July 2012.

http://www.salrc.org.uk/guide_to_grants_for_other_organi.htm/

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DISNEY FRIENDS FOR CHANGE GRANTS

Youth Scotland is working in partnership with Youth Service America to award £750 Disney Friends for Change Grants for youth-led projects.  Disney Friends for Change Grants offer young people an opportunity to receive a £750 grant to help make a lasting, positive change in the world.

What are we looking for?

Projects that highlight the creativity and commitment of young people working to meet the needs of others.

The goal?

To show how even small actions can add up to big change.

Whether you are passionate about protecting the planet, providing meals to those who need them, or giving young people just like you the resources to star in their own play, be an athlete or an artist, you can be a Friend for Change!  Whatever your interests, a Disney Friends for Change Grant can help you make a difference for people, communities and the planet.

Young people aged 5-18 located in the United Kingdom are eligible to apply for the £750 grants.

Please note:  To be eligible to lead a Disney Friends for Change Grant, you must be between the ages of 5 – 18.  Legally, if you are younger than 13, you must have someone 18 or older prepare and submit the application with you.

Applications are due by midnight on 21st June 2012.

To begin the online application process click here.

To learn more about Disney Friends for Change initiatives, visit

If you have any queries, please contact Lois Marshall, Youth Scotland Young Leader Development Worker on 0131 554 2561 or email lois.marshall@youthscotland.org.uk

http://www.disney.co.uk/friendsforchange/

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MARTHA LANE FOX’S FOUNDATION

Antigone, Martha Lane Fox’s Foundation, has announced that the next funding round will open for application in September 2012.

The Foundation are interested in helping charities think through how they use web and mobile technologies and  are looking to support projects  that can show that they are sustainable and use technology innovatively; can show that they are improving people’s lives; are managed by inspired and dedicated people; have ambitions for developing their work on a bigger scale; share lessons learned with other organisations in their sector; and form lasting partnerships to make the most of limited resources.  Previous grants have ranged between £5,000 – 15,000 per year for terms of 1-5 years.

http://www.marthalanefox.com/antigone/

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DOMESTIC PROGRAMME FUND

The Domestic Programme Fund (DPF) provides funding to charities for small projects in the UK that deliver against the objectives that are listed below. The FMU recognises that protecting victims and ending forced marriage can only be achieved if all partners across government, non-governmental organisations and statutory agencies work collectively.

The DPF promotes this joined-up approach of working by encouraging and enabling voluntary organisations to contribute even more to the wide and varied ongoing work to protect victims and end the abusive act of forced marriage.  This has been demonstrated even more than ever this year with £150,000 now being made available.

Launch of the 2012/13 FMU Domestic Programme Fund

The DPF is now open and applications are welcome for the 2012/13 bidding round. The DPF Application form should be completed and returned to: Forced Marriage Unit (fmu@fco.gov.uk) by 31 May 2012. All applicants will be informed about the outcome of their bids by 11 June 2012.

http://tinyurl.com/d7z9uds/

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HILTON IN THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANTS

Organisations that work with young people have the opportunity to apply for grants through the Hilton Foundation. Organisations such as charities and other not for profit organisations can apply for grants ranging from a few hundred pounds up to £30,000 per year for up to 2 years that meet one of the Foundation’s chosen areas of focus, these are:

•    Disabled children

•    Children in hospital

•    Homelessness

•    Life-limited children in hospices.

The next closing date for applications is 5.30 pm on the 7th August 2012.

http://www.hilton-foundation.org.uk/application.htm/

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+ SCOTTISH NEWS AND EVENTS

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From SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT:

Growing Up In Scotland (10/05/12):
Report shows 96 per cent of parents are satisfied with their child’s school: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/259700
The Involvement Of Grandparents In Children’s Lives: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/259626
Research Findings Early Experiences Of Primary School: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/259475
Overweight Obesity And Activity: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/259639

Integration Of Adult Health And Social Care In Scotland: Consultation On Proposals:
Deadline 31^st July 2012
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/259501

Millions For Disadvantaged Communities (08/05/12):
Alex Neil, Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure and Capital investment, today announced the new People and Communities Fund to promote and support community-led regeneration initiatives across Scotland, is open for applications.
http://digbig.com/5bgatn

More Care To Be Provided At Home (08/05/12):
Number of nurses working in our communities set to rise.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/259564

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From SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT:

SPICe Briefing: SB 12-32 Social Care (Self-Directed Support) (Scotland) Bill:
http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/50271.aspx

SPICe Briefing: SB 12-30 The Scottish Criminal Justice System: The Prison Service:
http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/50145.aspx

Welfare Reform Committee: 8 May 2012: 7th Meeting, 2012:
Welfare Reform (Further Provision) (Scotland) Bill (in private): The Committee will consider a draft Stage 1 report.
http://digbig.com/5bgayn

Health and Sport Committee: 8 May 2012: 15th Meeting, 2012:
Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will take evidence on the Bill at Stage 1
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From STUC:

1st STUC LGBT Workers’ Conference:
[Glasgow] 8 – 9 September, STUC Centre, 333 Woodlands Road. For more information contact Ann Henderson, STUC Assistant Secretary, on ahenderson@stuc.org.uk / Mobile: 07875208167

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From THE ROCK TRUST:

Social Networks Training:
[Glasgow] 7^th June. The Rock Trust is offering a valuable development opportunity for staff to receive Social Networks Training. This is a full day of training aimed at professionals who support individuals who are held back by isolation, loneliness and vulnerability as a result of a lack of positive relationships in their life.  For more information email training@rocktrust.org or telephone 0131 557 4059.

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From NATIONAL COALITION OF ANTI DEPORTATION CAMPAIGNS:

Campaigning For Refugee Rights:
[Glasgow] 12 May, 10am – 4pm, Kinning Park Complex, 43 Cornwall Street, G41 1BA (at Kinning Park underground)
http://www.ncadc.org.uk/glasgow/may12.html

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From MACKAY HANNAH:

Domestic Abuse In Scotland: The Changing Picture On The Law And Practice:
[Edinburgh] 20th June, Edinburgh, The Point Hotel (Conference Centre)
http://www.mackayhannah.com/conferences/domestic-abuse-in-scotland

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From SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH:

What Do You Think About Digital Media?:
At SAMH we are constantly striving to provide the best experience possible for our supporters. Can you help us by letting us know how you’d like us to use digital media?
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SAMHSupporter

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From SCOTTISH COUNCIL ON DEAFNESS:

DWP Finally Replies To Questions About PIP (09/05/12):
SCoD submitted a FoI request to the DWP in February 2012.
http://digbig.com/5bgbcq

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From UPDATE:

Who’ll Care For The Carers? Six Out Of Ten Left To Suffer Mental Illness (Scotsman, 08/05/12):
Hundreds of thousands of unpaid carers in Scotland are suffering from mental health problems and struggling to keep their jobs, a new poll has revealed.
http://www.update.org.uk/news-detail.php?id=246

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From ENGENDER:

Women Into Public Life – Training In Oban:
[Oban] Starts 12^th & 13th June. Free programme to help you make a difference in your community. http://digbig.com/5bgbcw

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From UPDATE SCOTLAND:

New DWP Impact Assessment On Introduction Of Personal Independence Payment (08/05/12):
http://www.update.org.uk/news-detail.php?id=242

Tens Of Thousands Lose Their ESA As Welfare Reforms Begin To Bite (04/05/12):
http://www.update.org.uk/news-detail.php?id=232

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From GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL:

Consultation: Public Entertainment Licences:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PEL2012

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From COMMUNITY HEALTH EXCHANGE (CHEX):

Community-Led Health For All: Developing Good Practice:
Launched at the CHEX practice development seminar in March. …. We know that a number of organisations are beginning to use the Learning Resource in their work practice and hope that your organisation or agency is considering addressing the competency areas.  We are working with other national bodies to implement a strategic approach and inviting interested community-led organisations to partner us in hosting some local seminars.
http://digbig.com/5bgase

Advance Notice: Participatory Democracy: Scotland At The Cutting Edge Of Community Engagement:
[Dunfermline] 13^th June. A one day event for policy makers and practitioners. More information will be circulated in the next two weeks with a link to the booking system. If you would like to indicate early interest, please contact Kevin Sayer, kevin.sayer@fife.gov.uk and booking and registration information will be sent directly to you.

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From GLASGOW LIFE:

Inglefield Women’s Hostel Exhibition at Tramway: It Started With A Kiss:
[Glasgow] Preview: Thursday 17th May 6 – 8pm, exhibition 18^th May – 6^th June (Tues – Sun), Tramway (upper foyer). For the past three years, Glasgow Life have been providing a creative intervention programme of arts within The Inglefield Women’s Hostel in Govanhill. This is in partnership with Citizen’s Theatre and social services. During this time the women have been involved in creative writing, drama, songwriting and film making. At the special preview on the 17^th May you can see a snapshot of this work and some of the songs written by the group will be performed by Carol Laula, who worked with the women. Buffet and refreshments will be provided. Please email Janet Bain if you would like to attend, and indicate any dietary requirements, by Monday 14th May: janet.bain@glasgowlife.org.uk

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From THE HERALD:

Council Chief: City’s Parade Plan Is Flawed (09/05/12):
The leader of Scotland’s largest local authority has told the Orange Order his city’s policy on parades was “wrong” and that it will be overhauled now Labour is back in power, The Herald can reveal.
http://digbig.com/5bgawq

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From GLASGOW WOMEN’S LIBRARY:

East End Women’s Heritage Day:
[Glasgow] 19^th May, Bridgeton Library, Landressy St. GWL will be going East to celebrate the Festival of Museums. Glasgow’s East End is renowned as a centre for people’s history and some of the most remarkable characters of this famous historic area are women, whether carpet weavers and market traders, campaigners or artists.
All Day Badge Making: 10.30 – 4pm: Be inspired by our unique collection of campaign and historical badges and make a few of your own.
Memories Are Made Of This: 10.30 – 12.30pm: Why not learn some oral history skills to make sure your grandma’s voice is captured and lives forever in the Women’s Library’s archive? Please contact us to book a place.
GWL’s ‘Pop-up Treasure Trove’: 1.30 – 3pm: Discover (or add to!) the treasures in our unique collection, from dressmaking patterns to suffragette brooches. This is your chance to get up close and personal with these special items. Please contact us to book a place.
The Big Women’s Quiz: 3 – 4.30pm: Bring a team, bring a friend or just bring yourself for some hilarity as we pitch our wits to find who will be crowned the Big Women’s Quiz Champions.
Please contact us for information about disabled access. This event has been supported with a Festival of Museums grant from Museums Galleries Scotland. Visit http://www.festivalofmuseums.com to explore the full events programme.

May 2012 GWL News:
More news and forthcoming events at GWL: http://glasgowwomensnetwork.wordpress.com/2012/05/09/may-2012-gwl-news/

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From INCLUSION SCOTLAND:

Regional Assessors For PIP:
The DWP has published its short list for preferred companies bidding to become regional assessors for PIP (replacement benefit for DLA). The list includes security companies with a fine history of abuse of prisoners, and our personal favourites, ATOS Origin:
http://digbig.com/5bgaxc

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From GLASGOW DISABILITY ALLIANCE:

GDA Learning Festival:
[Glasgow] Thurs 31st May, 10.30am – 4pm, Thistle Hotel, Cambridge Street. This FREE event enables disabled people and people with long term health conditions to come together for a fun day of learning…!
http://enf.org.uk/blog/?p=3345

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From LEARNING DISABILITY ALLIANCE SCOTLAND:

Making Connections – Making A Difference: New Report Shows Massive Cuts In Benefits:
A new report by the LDAS shows that the government reforms to Disability Living Allowance may leave 40% of people with learning disabilities worse off and as much as 1 in 10 with no benefit at all.  http://www.ldascotland.org/docs/pip%20report.pdf
http://www.ldascotland.org/docs/worse%20off%20easy%20read.pdf
http://www.ldascotland.org/

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From CAPABILITY SCOTLAND:

Capability Scotland Voices Concerns On BBC Sunday Politics Over Legal Aid Bill Amendment (08/05/12):
Capability Scotland has spoken out against an amendment to the Scottish Civil Justice and Criminal Legal Assistance Bill which will force more disabled people to pay for Legal Aid.
http://digbig.com/5bgbdc

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From PINK NEWS (Scotland):

Marriage Equality ‘Could Make Scotland A Progressive Beacon’ Following Queen’s Speech, Campaign Says (09/05/12):
With equal marriage laws absent from the Westminster government’s legislative agenda for the coming year, Scottish campaigners say Holyrood is in a position to become a ‘beacon’ of equality by introducing the laws first.
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Pinknews/~3/JW5pX7DB6gU/

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From SCOTTISH REFUGEE COUNCIL:

Situation Of Refused Asylum Seekers Facing Eviction Attracts Concern From Various Organisations (04/05/12):
80 people may be forced into destitution
http://digbig.com/5bgbdb

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From ZINNIA CONSULTING:

High Performance Coaching Skills Course:
[Glasgow] From June 2012. Run by Frances Cairney from Zinnia Consulting.  The course is delivered in four weekend modules spread over twelve months. This university accredited course gives delegates the skills either to become a coach or use a coaching style in their management approach. Some use it as an opportunity to decide what the next steps are on their career path or for personal development. The course has approximately six delegates with two tutors, so delegates are guaranteed high quality feedback and plenty of individual input. Delegates are encouraged from the voluntary sector, business, self-employment, the arts and local authorities. This diversity provides a uniquely stimulating learning environment.  As part of Zinnia’s Spring Promotion, we’re offering this course at the special price of just £1,750 + VAT (plus accreditation and coaching costs where appropriate), the equivalent of just £218 for each day of training. Delegates must book before Friday 18 May to take advantage of this limited offer. Payments can be made in instalments or on a module by module basis. If you are prospectively interested and would like an informal discussion, please contact Frances Cairney at frances@zinniaconsulting.com or call 07795 311495. http://www.zinniaconsulting.com

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From EQUALITY NETWORK:

Online Resource Of Trans & Intersex Artists:
https://www.facebook.com/events/281572668590306/

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From AGE SCOTLAND:

Multimorbidity Study Says Services Must Improve (10/05/12):
A study of 1.75 million people in Scotland has found rising numbers are living with more than two long-term disorders, or ‘multimorbidity’, and that health and care services are struggling to meet their needs.
http://digbig.com/5bgbdh

University Seeks Older Users Of Social Networks (09/05/12):
Researchers from the University of Ulster are looking for older users of social networks like Facebook to participate in research. As social networking use becomes an increasing part of many people’s lives, the team from the university want to research the impact that social media has on the well-being and quality of life of its users, and is especially interested in gathering data from older people.
http://digbig.com/5bgbdj

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From BARNARDO’S:

Barnardo’s Child Sexual Exploitation Convictions Statement (09/05/12):
Barnardo’s welcomes the convictions at Liverpool Crown Court of nine men for child sexual exploitation and has released this statement
http://digbig.com/5bgbbh

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From THE F-WORD:

Rochdale Rape Ring; On Political Correctness Versus Survivor’s Credibility (10/05/12):
http://www.thefword.org.uk/blog/2012/05/rochdale_rape_r

Drag Him Away (10/05/12):
National Centre for Domestic Violence Logo Travellers at Euston Station in London will find themselves witnessing an abusive man shout at a woman, in the form of a video advertisement. The ad, by the National Centre for Domestic Violence (NCDV) then gives those who see it the ability to use their smartphone to visit a website, from where they can drag the abuser away. Information then appears about what the NCDV can do to help victims of domestic violence.
http://www.thefword.org.uk/blog/2012/05/drag_him_away

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From UK HUMAN RIGHTS BLOG:

Should We Outlaw Genetic Discrimination? (09/05/12):
The late US law Professor Paul Miller reflected recently that Beethoven, Stephen Hawking and Elton John were examples of individuals whom, if they had been tested for serious genetic conditions at the start of their careers, may have been denied employment in the fields in which they later came to excel.
http://digbig.com/5bgbcs

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From ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (ESRC):

Language Diversity Will Make London A True Global Player (10/05/12):
Understanding linguistic diversity among London’s schoolchildren is key for the city’s future as a ‘global player’, research shows.  A study funded by the ESRC mapped the distribution of languages spoken by London state school pupils. By combining language spoken with ethnicity, researchers have shed new light on patterns of educational inequality.
http://digbig.com/5bgbah

Experiences Of Migrant Children: At Home Abroad (09/05/12):
http://digbig.com/5bgawt

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From 38 DEGREES:

What Next For Legal Aid? (08/05/12):
http://blog.38degrees.org.uk/2012/05/08/what-next-for-legal-aid/

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From INFO4LOCAL.GOV:

Home Office: Proscribed Terror Groups Or Organisations (10/05/12):
http://digbig.com/5bgbcd

Home Office: Minister Explains Reforms To Policing (10/05/12):
http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/case-for-police-reform

Ministry Of Justice: Queen’s Speech 2012 – Plans To Transform The Justice System (09/05/12):
http://digbig.com/5bgbce

Department For Education: Queen’s Speech 2012 – Children And Families Bill To Give Families Support When They Need It Most (09/05/12):
http://digbig.com/5bgbcf

Department Of Health: Draft Bill To Modernise Adult Care And Support In England Included In The Queen’s Speech 2012 (09/05/12):
http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/05/draftadultcarebill/

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From RUNNYMEDE:

MPs Call For Government Race Equality Strategy (08/05/12):
36 MPs have signed a parliamentary motion calling on the government to publish a race equality strategy. The group includes parliamentarians from all three major parties.
http://digbig.com/5bgbdg

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From FAWCETT:

What Will It Mean For Women? (09/05/12):
Fawcett’s response to the Queen’s Speech
http://digbig.com/5bgayk

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From PUBLIC POLICY EXCHANGE:

The New National Action Plan To Tackle Hate Crime: Prevention, [London] Thursday 17th May, 10.15am – 4:30pm
http://publicpolicyexchange.co.uk/events/CE17-PPE.php

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From DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS:

Government Gives One Year’s Notice Of Benefit Cap (08/05/12):
Letters are being sent this week to households who may be affected by the benefit cap, Minister for Welfare Reform Lord Freud has announced.
http://digbig.com/5bgbbm

Welfare Reform Bill 2011 Impact Assessments And Equality Impact Assessments:
http://digbig.com/5bgatd

Employment And Support Allowance Claimant Journey:
http://www.dwp.gov.uk/adviser/updates/esa-claimant-journey/

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From DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION:

Protecting Children From Commercialisation And Sexualisation – Next Steps On Bailey (09/05/12):
http://digbig.com/5bgbct

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From END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN:

EVAW Response To Protecting Children From Commercialisation And Sexualisation – Next Steps On Bailey:
“Music videos and games that glorify sexual violence help create a culture in which women are stereotyped as sex objects and in which violence against women is normalised, so we welcome these further measures. We would urge that work on sexualisation is properly linked to other work on violence against women, including sexual consent and sexual exploitation.  However, if the Government is truly serious about tackling sexualisation it must also look at ways of empowering young people. Michael Gove’s recent statement that sex education may not be needed is extremely worrying. There is clear evidence about the importance of age-appropriate sex and relationships education – which includes sexual consent, gender stereotypes, healthy relationships and media literacy – in providing young people with the information and support they need. All schools should be required to do this. We cannot continue to leave children’s health and safety to chance“
http://www.endviolenceagainstwomen.org.uk/index.php

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From CENTRE FOR HIV & SEXUAL HEALTH:

Let’s Talk About Social Media Seminar:
[Sheffield] 10^th July. Seminar to discuss the practical application of social media platforms in sexual health promotion. £75 National delegates / £50 Sheffield delegates
http://digbig.com/5bgaxf

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From PINK NEWS (UK):

Speaker Of The House Of Commons To Push For Gay Rights In The Commonwealth (09/05/12):
John Bercow, the Speaker of the House of Commons, is expected to champion the rights of LGBT people in the Commonwealth in a speech next week, the Independent reports.
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Pinknews/~3/oKdYEsS0hkQ/

Anti-Equality Petition Reaches 500,000 Signatures (07/05/12):
The anti-equality Coalition for Marriage (C4M), formed by an alliance of faith groups to oppose the extension of marriage to same-sex couples in the UK, claims on its website that it now has half-a-million signatures in support of its petition.
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Pinknews/~3/w9G7MrG6dEg/

Equalities Minister Lynne Featherstone: Equal Marriage Will Not Be In Queen’s Speech (06/05/12):
The UK equalities minister, Lynne Featherstone, has confirmed through her blog that proposals for equal marriage will not be in this year’s Queen’s Speech.

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From THE GUARDIAN:

Leveson Is Showing ‘Wilful Blindness’ Towards Disabled People (08/05/12):
Disabled people have been characterised as fraudsters by the press, yet our submissions to the inquiry are being ignored
http://digbig.com/5bgatf

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From WOMEN’S HEALTH AND EQUALITY CONSORTIUM:

Reports From WHEC’s Regional Events On Women’s Health:
WHEC held two regional events in March 2012 with women’s voluntary sector organisations on women’s health and how to influence and engage the new health structures.
http://www.whec.org.uk/wordpress/?p=893

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From WOMEN’S HEALTH AND EQUALITY CONSORTIUM:

WHEC Has Published ‘Guidance For Commissioning Health Services For Vulnerable Migrant Women’:
http://www.whec.org.uk/wordpress/?p=904

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From INCLUSION LONDON and AGE UK LONDON:

Social Care In The 21 Century – The Reality And The Vision:
[London] 12^th June, 11am – 4.30pm, London. Free event: What social care do we need?  What’s working and what needs to change? Help shape Inclusion London’s and Age UK London’s response to the Government’s imminent white paper on social care. The event is primarily for older and disabled people and will include presentations on social care, including the recommendations from the Dilnot Commission and Law Commission on who should get social care and how to fund it, plus the initial results of Inclusion London’s Social Care survey. Group discussions which give an opportunity voice your views and experience. More information about the social care survey is available at: http://digbig.com/5bgaxg  To book contact JAldridge@ageuklondon.org.uk, Tel: 020 7820 6770, Age UK London, 21 St George’s Rd, London SE1 6ES. Deadline for return of booking forms is 7^th June.  More information regarding the consultation event is available from: JAldridge@AgeUKLondon.org.uk henrietta.doyle@inclusionlondon.co.uk

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From INCLUSION LONDON:

Accumulative Impact Of Austerity Measures (09/05/12):
The Joint Committee on Human Rights, disabled people and their organisations have raised concerns about the accumulated impact of reforms, together with cuts in services and support currently being experienced by disabled people and called for an assessment of the impact.
http://digbig.com/5bgbcg

Inclusion London Responds To Second Draft PIP Assessment Thresholds Consultation (09/05/12):
http://digbig.com/5bgbch

Impact Of Welfare Reform (09/05/12):
Organisations for disabled people including Inclusion London and Disability Rights UK fear that the full impact on disabled people and the costs to government is been ignored in the government’s rush to save 20% in Disability Living Allowance expenditure.
http://www.inclusionlondon.co.uk/impact-of-welfare-reform

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From RAPE CRISIS ENGLAND & WALES:

Rape Crisis Opposes New Government Proposals (03/05/12):
Rape Crisis opposes plans to abolish Central Government funding for specialist services. The Government recently consulted on its proposals for the future of victims’ and witnesses’ support services.  These proposals recognise the necessity of specialist support services for survivors of sexual violence.  Adequate and sustainable funding to Rape Crisis Centres is essential if this priority is to be met.
http://www.rapecrisis.org.uk/news_show.php?id=73

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From JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION:

The Queen’s Speech And Social Care: Let Down And Hanging Around (10/05/12):
The other day we dared to hope that adult social care would sneak into the Queen’s speech. Those hopes were sort-of dashed.
http://www.jrf.org.uk/blog/2012/05/queens-speech-social-care-let-down

“A ‘Family Friendly’ Queen’s Speech?” (09/05/12):
http://www.jrf.org.uk/blog/2012/05/family-friendly-queens-speech

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From EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY FORUM:

Stonewall Equality Act Resource: ‘What’s It Got To Do With Me?’ (10/05/12):
‘What’s it got to do with me?’ from Stonewall gives ’10 reasons why you need to keep your local services on their toes’.
http://www.edf.org.uk/blog/?p=18405

Stonewall Guide: ‘Sexual Orientation. The Equality Act Made Simple’ (10/05/12):
Stonewall’s guide ‘Sexual Orientation. The Equality Act Made Simple’ was published in 2012.
http://www.edf.org.uk/blog/?p=18403

New Legislation In The Queen’s Speech (09/05/12):
Legislation announced in the Queen’s Speech on 9 May included a draft bill on adult social care, bills on public state pensions and the pension age, and new measures on flexible working.
http://www.edf.org.uk/blog/?p=18399

Citizens Advice Report On Legal Aid Reform (09/05/12):
‘Out of scope, out of mind. Who really loses from legal aid reform’ was published by Citizens Advice in March 2012.
http://www.edf.org.uk/blog/?p=18396

CSJ Report: ‘Transforming Social Care For The Poorest Older People’:
A Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) report was published ahead of the Government’s forthcoming White Paper on social care’ http://www.edf.org.uk/blog/?p=18265

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From WOMEN’S AID:

Call To Make It Stop – Radio Campaign 2012:
In partnership with the Metropolitan Police Service, Women’s Aid have created a series of radio adverts to help combat the silence surrounding domestic violence in the UK.
http://digbig.com/5bgbcx

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From STONEWALL:

Stonewall’s Response To The Queen’s Speech (09/05/12):
http://www.stonewall.org.uk/media/current_releases/7829.asp

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From PLATFORM 51:

Preventing False Claims From Anti-Abortion Groups In Schools (10/05/12):
Platform 51 co-signs joint letter to Michael Gove
http://digbig.com/5bgbcy

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From RNIB:

The Importance Of DLA – Watch The Videos:
Terri, Siobhan and David are all registered blind. They are concerned that the challenges they face won’t be recognised when the Government replaces Disability Living Allowance (DLA) with Personal Independence Payment (PIP), and that they may lose this vital support, which helps them to live safely and independently.
http://digbig.com/5bgbdd

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From NATIONAL PENSIONERS CONVENTION:

Queen’s Speech Delays Decision On Social Care Reform – Again (09/05/12):
http://npcuk.org/902

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From ACTION ON HEARING LOSS:

Deaf Awareness Week: 7^th – 13^th May:
http://digbig.com/5bgbde

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From ABORTION RIGHTS:

Pro-Choice Public Meeting:
[London] 16th May, 7pm, Parliament. Outraged by anti-choice abortion clinic protests? Concerned about the counselling plans? Ready to stand up to SPUC? Then come to our Pro-Choice Public Meeting and have your say!
http://www.abortionrights.org.uk/

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From BRITISH INSTITUTE OF HUMAN RIGHTS:

Universal Periodic Review: BIHR Lobbies UN Human Rights Council Members:
The UK’s human rights record is being examined at the United Nations on 24 May, as part of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR). All member countries of the UN participate in the process, which is conducted by the 47-member Human Rights Council on a four yearly cycle. It is an opportunity to raise human rights issues directly to the country under review.
http://digbig.com/5bgbck

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS

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From ALLOUT:

Obama Stood Up For Love – Now Let’s Stand With Him:
http://digbig.com/5bgbab

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From PRETTY QUEER:

The Problems Inherent In Marriage Itself:
Sarah Schulman deconstructs Obama’s endorsement of marriage rights.
http://digbig.com/5bgbad

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From THE ADVOCATE:

President Obama Comes Out For Marriage Equality (09/05/12):
http://digbig.com/5bgbac

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From PINK NEWS (International):

Reactions To Obama’s Endorsement Of Equal Marriage Begin To Flow (09/05/12):
Politicians and gay rights activists have begun to react to President Obama’s announcement today that he supports equal marriage for same-sex couples.
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Pinknews/~3/ZAOyTRLWRp0/

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From EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT’S INTERGROUP ON LGBT RIGHTS:

International Day Against Homophobia: Join Us In The European Parliament! (08/05/12):
http://digbig.com/5bgbdf

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From EUROPEAN DISABILITY FORUM:

Structural Funds: The European Parliament Sends A Strong Message On Disability To The Members States (09/05/12):
Preventing and eliminating barriers to accessibility for persons with disabilities should be a condition to fulfil in order to receive European money.
http://www.edf-feph.org/Page_Generale.asp?DocID=13854&thebloc=29976

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From EUROPEAN COMMISSION:

For Diversity. Against Discrimination: Ad Campaign Launched To Draw Attention To Rising Discrimination At Work:
http://digbig.com/5bgbcb

Europe’s Governments Urged To Act As Economic Gloom Prompts Rise In Racism (03/05/12):
European countries must learn to manage diversity or risk losing a rich pool of economic talent, the Council of Europe’s European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) has warned in its annual report.
http://digbig.com/5bgbcc

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From EUROPEAN DIVERSITY AWARDS:

The 2012 Awards Take Place On Thursday 20 September:
http://www.europeandiversityawards.com/

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+1 SCOTTISH DETAINEE VISITORS
Volunteers

+2 EPILEPSY CONNECTIONS: One Post, Glasgow
Education and Outreach Worker, Epilepsy Connections’ Schools Project: £19,760

+3 STONEWALL SCOTLAND: One Post, Edinburgh
Policy Manager: £28,000

+4 CEMVO SCOTLAND: Two Posts, Glasgow
Re-Advertisement: Social Enterprise Officer: £27,000 – £29,000 PA
Financial & General Administration Assistant: 17.5 hrs per week, £16,000 pa (£8,000 pro-rata)

+5 TOONSPEAK: Two Voluntary Posts, Glasgow
Board of Directors: two vacancies

+6 DEAF ACTION: One Post, Edinburgh
Administration Support Worker: 25 hours per week

+7 GLASGOW LIFE: MACMILLAN VOLUNTEER PROGRAMME: Various Voluntary Posts, Glasgow
Cancer Information and Support Volunteer

+8 ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL RESEARCH COUNCIL
Fellowship Opportunity: Government Equalities Office

+9 COSGROVE CARE: One Post, Glasgow
Stock Finder: 6 hrs per week, £6.20/hr

+10 IRISS: One Post, Glasgow
Associate: Pilotlight SDS: 3 days per week, £29,249-£35,938 pro rata

+11 ROMA EDUCATION FUND:
External Evaluator (impact, gaps and challenges in funding for Roma education)

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SCOTTISH DETAINEE VISITORS

VOLUNTEERS

Help Immigration Detainees

Scottish Detainee Visitors is a small charity that provides social, emotional and practical support to asylum and immigration detainees in Scotland. They aim to relieve the conditions of isolation and stress experienced by people detained by the immigration service. Could you offer your skills and experience to the Management Committee starting May 2012, or would you like to offer direct support to detainees as a visitor?

More info from Volunteer Centre Glasgow: http://digbig.com/5bgatx

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EPILEPSY CONNECTIONS

EDUCATION AND OUTREACH WORKER, Epilepsy Connections’ Schools Project

35 hours per week; £19,760 plus 6% in lieu of employer’s pension contributions; temporary post for 1 year.

With a background in education, training or community education you will develop and deliver epilepsy awareness education programmes in schools communities in the Greater Glasgow & Clyde area to promote positive attitudes towards people with epilepsy and help the reduce stigma that still surrounds this misunderstood condition.

Knowledge of epilepsy is desirable but full training will be given. Post subject to PVG membership.

Application pack can be downloaded from http://www.epilepsyconnections.org.uk or contact: Irene Manson, Epilepsy Connections, 100 Wellington Street, Glasgow G2 6DH  Tel: 0141 248 4125 Email: imanson@epilepsyconnections.org.uk

Closing date for applications: 31 May 2012
Interviews: 25 June 2012

Epilepsy Connections is recognised as a Scottish Charity (number SC030677) and is a company limited by guarantee registered number 212813. Registered Office 109 Douglas Street, Blythswood Square, Glasgow G2 4HB

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STONEWALL SCOTLAND

POLICY MANAGER
£28,000
Edinburgh

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a talented and experienced individual to join Stonewall Scotland’s busy team as Policy Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing effective strategies for improving the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Scotland, particularly around public service delivery, civic participation and national policy.  This is a great opportunity for someone committed to Stonewall’s aims and objectives to help us make a real difference for LGB and T Scots. Details about the role and how to apply can be found in the recruitment pack available from http://www.stonewallscotland.org.uk/scotland/about_us/5649.asp

The deadline for applications is 12pm on Monday 28 May and interviews will be held on Thursday 7 June. If you have any questions please email catherine.somerville@stonewallscotland.org.uk or call 0131 474 8019.

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CEMVO SCOTLAND

CEMVO Scotland is a national intermediary organisation and strategic partner of the Scottish Government with the aim of building the capacity and sustainability of the ethnic minority third sector and its communities. We have a network of over 600 EM voluntary sector organisations throughout Scotland.

SOCIAL ENTERPRISE OFFICER

Terms & Conditions: Fixed term contract to 31 March 2015
Hours: Full-Time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £27,000 – £29,000 PA (starting £27,000) + 3% pension after 6 months probationary period.
Office Base: Glasgow with travel across Scotland

We are seeking a person with extensive business knowledge, experience and development relating to social enterprise.  In this role, you will have responsibility for raising awareness and supporting ethnic minority young people (17-25 years) in social enterprise development. You will also raise awareness and provide social enterprise business development support to ethnic minority organisations / community groups and so a proven, successful track record in providing social enterprise development support to both young people and to organisations is essential. Your role will also be to organise and deliver social enterprise awareness raising / training events targeting ethnic minority young people and community organisations. You will therefore need to have a good understanding, commitment and experience of race equality, and in working with ethnic minority groups.

You will also provide support in ensuring the successful delivery of our Just Enterprise contract as well as facilitating access for ethnic minority groups to mainstream social enterprise support structures. Exceptional organisational and work planning skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines is therefore important for this post as the role involves a wide range of social enterprise support and development activities, which are often conflicting in priorities.

For an application pack please contact: enquires@cemvoscotland.org.uk or Surbjit Dhillon on 0141 248 4830

Deadline for applications: Monday 28 May 2012 @ 2pm

FINANCIAL & GENERAL ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT

We are seeking a highly skilled Financial & General Administration Assistant

Hours: Part-Time, 17.5 hrs per week
Salary: £16,000 PA (£8,000 pro-rata) + 3% pension after 6 months probationary period
Contract: Fixed Term, initially to 31st March 2013

You will have extensive financial and book keeping experience with a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Access packages.  You will have responsibilities for assisting the financial administrator in all financial administration duties, including producing reports on income and expenditure for cost centres, cash flow, budgets, external and internal invoicing, raising cheques, and producing management accounts. You will also be responsible for maintaining a tidy and well organised office, answering telephones, and providing general administrative support to staff.  Good communication and ICT skills are also essential for this post.

To apply, please contact Surbjit Dhillon on 0141-248-4830 or email enquiries@cemvoscotland.org.uk

Closing date for all applications is Tuesday 22nd May @ 5pm

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TOONSPEAK

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Toonspeak Young People’s Theatre is an innovative youth arts organisation operating across Glasgow, specialising in theatre and creative training opportunities for young people.

We are seeking to recruit two new directors to join our non-executive and non-remunerated Board of Directors.

We are looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals, who will help to provide leadership, governance and strategic direction to the organisation during an exciting time of artistic development.

Directors will be expected to attend one evening and one afternoon session per month, approximately 8 hours in total.

This position is unpaid but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

Toonspeak Young People’s Theatre is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. To discuss any aspect of this position, for more information and to apply, please contact: Sarah Longfield, Artistic Director/CEO & Company Secretary, sarah@toonspeak.co.uk

For more information on Toonspeak, please visit http://www.toonspeak.co.uk

Closing Date: Thursday 31st May, 12pm

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DEAF ACTION

Deaf Action is a leading Scottish voluntary organisation providing a range of services to deaf people. We have the following vacancy based at our Head Office in Edinburgh.

ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT WORKER
(25 hours per week)

We are looking for a well organised and enthusiastic individual to join the team in our Edinburgh office. You should possess confidence and the ability to multi-task, have excellent communication skills, be a great team player and have a good knowledge of Microsoft Office. Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, British Sign Language is essential.

For an informal discussion on the Administration Support Worker post, contact Isabel Hamilton, Finance Manager on i.hamilton@deafaction.org or 0131 556 3128

Closing date for applications: Friday 18th May 2012

Application packs are available from: Lisa Roy, Deaf Action Head Office, 49 Albany Street, Edinburgh EH1 3QY  Tel: 0131 556 3128 Fax: 0131 557 8283 Text: 0131 557 0419 SMS: 07775 620757 Email: admin@deafaction.org http://www.deafaction.org

PVG checks will be requested. Applications welcome from all sections of the community.

We expect you will share our commitment to the core values of Deaf Action. British Sign Language training will be provided if necessary. Deaf Action is a Company Limited by Guarantee and registered in Scotland SC 396876.

Scottish Charity Number SCO09898.

+7

GLASGOW LIFE: MACMILLAN VOLUNTEER PROGRAMME

CANCER INFORMATION AND SUPPORT VOLUNTEER

Support people affected by cancer in the new Macmillan service in your local library.

Join Glasgow Life’s Macmillan volunteer programme and receive excellent training, make new friends, make a difference in your community and be part of an innovative cancer support programme, the first of its kind in the UK!

To get involved and make a real difference to the lives of people in your community, contact Morven MacLean, at morven.maclean@glasgowlife.org.uk or 0141 287 2907.

You will not be out of pocket as we pay expenses in line with our volunteer expenses policy.

+8

ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL RESEARCH COUNCIL

FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY: GOVERNMENT EQUALITIES OFFICE

The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) is advertising a fellowship opportunity with the Government Equalities Office (GEO).

The main objective of the project is to determine whether or not legislation, which has often been the default option used by Governments in the UK to address inequality and discrimination, is the most effective lever of achieving change available.

The closing date for applications is 4pm on 7 June 2012. For further details please visit the ESRC website: http://digbig.com/5bgaym

+9

COSGROVE CARE

Cosgrove Care Retail Charity Shops, Skirving Street, Shawlands

Temporary Vacancy:

STOCK FINDER
6hrs/wk, £6.20/hr

We are a local, well established charity providing high quality services to children and adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.

We have 2 shops which sell a huge variety of items: bric-a-brac, furniture, soft furnishings, pictures, clothing and electrical goods. They have often been described by customers and visitors alike as an Aladdin’s Cave as we are constantly changing our stock so that we are offering our customers little gems every time they visit!  Within our shops, we run a highly successful supported employment project. This enables our service users access to realistic work experience in a retail environment as well as providing the opportunity to gain national qualifications – all of which can help lead them into paid employment.

We currently have a new and exciting employment opportunity available for a:

STOCK FINDER
6hrs/wk, £6.20/hr

This is a temporary post, initially for a 6 month period.

Are you interested in developing your interest in second hand goods, antiques and collectables?
Can you develop new ways of finding stock for our charity shops?
Can you develop creative and imaginative new ways of sourcing goods?
Do you have previous experience in a retail or charity shop environment?

If so, we would like to hear from you.

If you are interested in applying for this post, please pop into the shop and ask for an application pack; or call the HR Dept on 0141 620 2507.  Alternatively, you can download a pack from our website: http://www.cosgrovecare.org.uk

Closing date for applications is Friday 18th May 2012

+10

INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN SOCIAL SERVICES (IRISS)

ASSOCIATE: PILOTLIGHT SDS
(Part time, fixed term, 21 month contract)
£29,249-£35,938 (pro rata)
3 days per week (preferred working patterns)
Glasgow

IRISS has a temporary vacancy for a flexible and versatile individual to join the company on a fixed-term, part-time basis to develop and deliver work around self-directed support (SDS) in Scotland.

The IRISS Associate will be involved in two key projects: Pilotlight, which comprises four projects and involves the design of new pathways for accessing self-directed support in Scotland; and a project focusing on SDS micro provision and support, which will explore the role of micro enterprises in developing a range of support provisions that can be accessed by individuals using their individual budget allocation.

A full job description and application forms are available here: http://www.iriss.org.uk/news/vacancy-iriss-associate-pilotlight-sds

If you have any questions or queries, please email Lucy Robinson: lucy.robinson@iriss.org.uk or call 0141 559 5062.

+11

ROMA EDUCATION FUND

EXTERNAL EVALUATOR

The Roma Education Fund is commissioning an external evaluation to provide deeper understanding of the impact, gaps and challenges in funding for Roma education.

The Roma Education Fund (REF) is commissioning an external evaluation to provide deeper understanding of the impact, gaps and challenges in funding for Roma education. The results of the evaluation will be used to inform donors and board members, and to influence the future strategy of the organization.

Application deadline: May 22, 2012

More info at http://www.romadecade.org/ref_external_evaluator_may_2012

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• Get information: about free and accessible learning
• Learn something new: free learning taster sessions
• Be inspired: find out how GDA supports disabled people

Free lunch is provided. Transport can be provided if needed.
You must book in advance:
Call: 0141 556 7103
Text: 07909 160 788
Or you can E-mail: info@gdaonline.co.uk

10 FREE and accessible workshops on the day!

• Aromatherapy & Relaxation
• Creative Artwork
• Bead Craft
• Emergency First Aid
• Card Making
• Fly Tying
• Chair Based Exercise
• Glass Painting
• Come Dine with Me
• Picture Perfect

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