GLASGOW NEWS
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
From WOMEN’S SUPPORT PROJECT:
Half Day Seminar On Violence, Trauma And Addiction: Positive Interventions:
Friday 18th September, 9.30am - 12.30pm, Parish Halls, 266 George St G1. An opportunity to develop understanding of the links between violence, trauma and addictions, and to find out about ‘what works’ in supporting people who have challenging behaviour as a result of complex needs. Speakers will include a representative from Glasgow Addiction Psychology Services, Julian Heng, Open Road (men in prostitution), and Frances Monaghan, WISE Women (Personal safety and confidence building work with women) More info at: http://digbig.com/5baepb
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
From POSITIVE ACTION IN HOUSING:
PAiH Training Opportunities 2009: Early Bookings Receive A 10%Discount:
Refugees, Asylum Seekers, Migrants & EU Nationals: Wednesday 12th August
Community Engagement: Tuesday 15th September
Racial Harassment: Wednesday 16th September
Diversity & Equality the Legislation & Human Rights: Tuesday 22nd September
Diversity & Equality Planning Workshop: Tuesday 22nd September
Equality Impact Assessment: Tuesday 20th October
Recruitment Selection & Development: Wednesday 21st October
Email Zandra@paih.org or ring 0141 353 2220 for more information and for booking form. Further details also at www.paih.org/training
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
From WEST OF SCOTLAND REGIONAL EQUALITY COUNCIL:
WSREC is offering free training on equality and diversity for the third sector organisation working in the area of the West of Scotland. The course covers six equality strands (age, disability, gender, race, religion and sexual orientation). This training is provided as a part of the Connecting to Communities (C2C) project, which aims to increase awareness of the community planning and equality among the minority ethnic groups in the West of Scotland. By raising awareness on equality issues this course aims to promote diversity and to offer support to ME communities suffering from multiple discrimination. Duration of the training and its program are individually discussed with each organisation. For more details please contact Magda on 0141 337 6626 or mnieradko@wsrec.co.uk
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
From AJAMU X:
Black Queer Artist Seeks Models:
I am looking for individuals, artists, activists and cultural producers who are part of the BAME LGBTI community from across Scotland. This new body of work will consists a series of large - scale black and white head and shoulder shots. The work forms part of my artist in residence at the Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow. At the moment, I am unable to pay a fee, however travel expenses will be covered and a selection of prints from the shoot will be given for your time. An exhibition of the images will be showcased at GOMA in November 2009. If you would like to find out more about the project, or interested in participating then please email me at ajamu@ajamux.com or Skype: ajamux. Ajamu X is an internationally acclaimed photographic artist and independent curator. His work has been shown in work in galleries, museums and alternative places around the world including New York, London, Berlin, Amsterdam and Senegal. His works have been published in a wider variety of publications/journals and advertising campaigns worldwide. Please visit www.ajamux.com and www.rukus.co.uk Please feel free to pass on this call for models
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
From MEN’S HEALTH FORUM SCOTLAND:
Interested In Finding Out More About What Men Can Do To Challenge Violence Against Women?:
Come along to a FREE Seminar, Tuesday 1st September, 6pm - 8pm, Centre for Contemporary Arts, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow. Light refreshments will be provided from 5.30pm. Organised by Rape Crisis Scotland and the White Ribbon Campaign, this seminar provides an opportunity to hear more about what men can do. Speakers include Joe Samalin from the ground breaking American organisation Men Can Stop Rape www.mencanstoprape.org, and John Watson from Amnesty International speaking about the White Ribbon Campaign www.whiteribbonscotland.org.uk There will also be panel discussions which will provide an opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have about the important role that men can play in challenging issues such as rape. To register for this event, email: Julie.scobbie@rapecrisisscotland.org.uk
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
From ARCHWAY GLASGOW:
Archway Training November 2009:
9th - 12th November. Archway Glasgow is Scotland’s first Sexual Assault Referral Centre. It provides forensic and medical assistance, as well as support and counselling for anyone who has recently been raped or sexually assaulted. We are offering an opportunity to take part in a training event at The Campanile Hotel Glasgow, 10 Tunnel St, G3 8HL. The training will explore: Background to Archway/Equalities & Diversity/ Impact of Rape and Sexual Assault/Gender Based Violence/Sexual Offences Legislation/Interpretation of Injuries/ Forensic Evidence and Examination/ Adolescents/Practical case studies.
http://glasgowwomensnetwork.wordpress.com/2009/08/19/archway-training/
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
From WORKERS’ EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION SCOTLAND:
Skills For Social Justice - WEA National Conference 2009:
2nd October, Mitchell Library. The WEA’s Biennial Conference comes to Scotland for the first time in 105 years. Delegates from branches throughout Scotland and England and sister organisations in Europe will discuss the theme Skills for Social Justice. Adult Education providers and partner organisations will be invited to attend the Conference. Download further details and booking form from www.weascotland.org.uk/index.php?/Home/Skills_for_Social_Justice. You can also book by contacting Sadia Bowering on 0207 426 3466; sbowering@wea.org.uk
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
From BLACK AND ETHNIC MINORITY INFRASTRUCTURE IN SCOTLAND:
Get Your Voice Heard by the Justice System:
23rd September. Are you a minority ethnic disabled person? Or Do you have A Long Term Health Condition? BEMIS in partnership with Capability Scotland are holding a consultation event on behalf of the Justice Disability Steering Group to enable minority ethnic disabled people and/or people with a long term condition to tell the justice sector about issues in accessing justice. The aim is to identify barriers the minority ethnic Disabled Community may be facing in accessing services across the Justice System. This event will help to draw on the individuals skills and experiences to improve the Scottish Justice Sector for all. You don’t have to have the experience of accessing justice to be involved - just an interest in improving access to justice for minority ethnic disabled people. Please use this opportunity to get your voices heard. Contact Tanveer Parnez on 0141 548 8047 or email tanveer.parnez@bemis.org.uk Please register your interest and we will send you further information and details of the address.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
From THE LITTLEST BIRDS:
Summer Yard Sale And Indoor Café:
Sunday 23rd August, 10am - 4pm, The Albany Centre, Ashley Street, G3 6DS Entrance: 50p, kids 10p. Join us for late summer loveliness and the sale of handmade arts and crafts, quality jumble, books, home baking, plants and allotment vegetables. Face painting. Come rummage! Indoor café will serve up a delicious mix of refreshments (incl vegan baking). Half My Heartbeats DJs will be on site to provide a dreamy indie pop atmosphere. It might not be too late to book a stall - for more info contact: Joostoo@yahoo.co.uk 07731 7731 32. Find us on Facebook
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
From GLASGOW WOMEN’S LIBRARY:
Doors Open At Glasgow Women’s Library:
Saturday 19 September, 10am to 1pm. Come and take a peek behind the doors of GWL, meet our new archivist and have at sneak preview at some of the library’s hidden gems of the collection. For more information go to: www.womenslibrary.org.uk/2009/09/doors-open-at-the-library/
Doors Open Merchant City Women’s Heritage Walk:
Sunday 20 September, 10am to 12pm. For this years Doors Open weekend why not join Glasgow Women’s Library tour guides to discover the female stars that stud the fabric of the famous Merchant City. More info at www.womenslibrary.org.uk/2009/09/doors-open-mcity-walk/
Banner Making:
Tuesday 22 September, Tuesday 29 September, and Tuesday 6 October, 1pm - 3pm. Come to our banner making sessions to use your arts and crafts skills in a relaxed and creative environment to produce a GWL and WEA banner to be taken on the Gude Cause re-enactment march in October. More information: www.womenslibrary.org.uk/2009/09/banner-making/
Merchant City Festival Women’s Heritage Walk:
Sunday 27 September, 2pm to 4pm. As part of the 2009 Merchant City Festival you can join Glasgow Women’s Library tour guides in discovering the female stars that stud the fabric of the famous Merchant City. For more information go to: http://www.womenslibrary.org.uk/2009/09/mcity-fest-heritage-walk/
Singing For A Gude Cause:
Wednesday 30 September and Wednesday 7 October, 6:30pm to 8.30pm. GWL and WEA are hosting 2 singing workshops for Gude Cause. The workshops will give you the opportunity to learn the songs for the Gude Cause march re-enactment. The workshops are open to any women who want to be involved whether you feel have singing ability or not! More information: www.womenslibrary.org.uk/2009/09/singing-for-a-gude-cause/
Women Writers Unite: Experience Counts:
Wednesday 14 October, 7pm to 9pm (date to be confirmed). The final in our series of Women Writers Unite events sees women writers come together to read their work and show that “Experience Counts”. More information: www.womenslibrary.org.uk/2009/10/wwu-experience-counts/
Making Space: Public Art Workshops:
Autumn 2009 We are currently in the process of recruiting 2 artists in residence who will be working with learners and library users later in the year. Keep an eye on the events section of our website for updates on workshops and events relating to the Making Space project. If you would like to know more or would like to register your interest in the forthcoming workshops just contact the library. Check out our news item www.womenslibrary.org.uk/2009/04/public-art-fund-award/
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
From GLASGOW FILM THEATRE:
Autism Friendly Family Films At The GFT: Sept - Nov 2009:
Franklin and the Turtle Lake Treasure: Saturday 5 September 12.30pm
Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs: Saturday 3 October 12.30pm
G-Force: Saturday 7 November 12.30pm
Emily Munro, Head of Learning at GFT, was recently interviewed by the Sunday Herald about the importance of Autism Friendly screenings. Take a look here http://digbig.com/5baerq
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
From GLASGAY!:
Glasgay! Festival 2009 Launch Party:
Thu 3 September, 8pm, Glasgow Film Theatre 12 Rose St, Glasgow, G3 6RB. Festivities start 8pm, Cafe Cosmo, GFT followed by the screening of our opening film, SHANK at 8.45pm.The launch party is free but please let us know you plan to attend. A ticket must be purchased for the film. Tickets can be purchased for the film by going to the following link https://tickets.glasgowfilmtickets.org.uk/ or call GFT Box Office 0141 332 6535. Glasgay! Highlights Flyer: http://images.gmimage3.com/members/2001/ftp/HighlightsFlyer09.pdf
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
From PRIMA:
Tell Us About Your Happy Family:
Prima magazine would like to speak to a lesbian couple who have a child or children and would like to share their positive experience. The interview will form part of a ‘Family report’ looking at how our idea of ‘the family’ is changing, and speaking to different families about how their family works. Whether you adopted a child, used artificial insemination, or started your family another way, we’d like to hear from you. This is a really positive feature and a great opportunity to show that there is more than one way to be a happy family. The story will be handled with sensitivity and nothing will be printed without the interviewees’ consent. If you’re interested in hearing more about the feature, please email lorraine.conway@natmags.co.uk or call Lorraine Conway on 020 7312 4118.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
From CHILD POVERTY ACTION GROUP IN SCOTLAND:
CPAG in Scotland course: Child Tax Credit And Child Benefit For Refugees:
Friday 18 September, Glasgow, 1pm - 4pm. This course aims to equip those working with asylum seekers given leave to remain, with the knowledge they need to help clients get their entitlement to benefits and tax credits. The course is designed to help you provide basic advice and refer on for specialist advice where appropriate. The course covers: How the main types of leave to remain granted to asylum seekers affect child benefit and child tax credit; How and when to claim; Who can still get backdated benefits and tax credits; Getting paid - tactics. Level Basic. Tutor Mark Willis. SNS 4.18. CPD 3 hours. Special discounted rate of £25 per person. We are also able to provide this course in-house for up to 20 participants at a venue which suits you for £150, inclusive of all costs. For further information / to book please contact Betty Kelly on 0141 552 3303 or email bkelly@cpagscotland.org.uk
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
From CHILDREN IN SCOTLAND:
Autumn Training In Glasgow And Edinburgh:
Download the Children in Scotland Training and Conference Guide http://www.childreninscotland.org.uk/docs/events/TrainGuide.pdf or go online to www.childreninscotland.org.uk/events
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
SCOTTISH NEWS
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
From GENERATIONS WORKING TOGETHER:
National Conference: Scotland’s Generations Working Together:
The National Generations Working Together Conference will be held on Thursday 1st October 2009 in Perth, which is also the UK Older People’s Day 2009. The conference will feature Scottish and international speakers, showcase best practice and provide an opportunity to network and learn. The conference is Free and children, youth and older people’s groups are welcome to attend as well as policy makers, practitioners and senior staff in organisations involved in intergenerational working. More info: Maite Corrales, Administrator, Generations Working Together, Scottish Centre for Intergenerational Practice C/o University of Strathclyde, Centre for Lifelong Learning 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE, Scotland Tel: 0141 548 2492 Fax: 0141 553 1270 Email: scipadmin@strath.ac.uk Web: http://www.scotcip.org.uk
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
From INCLUSION SCOTLAND:
IS Roadshow: Argyll And Bute - ‘Independent Living And Access To Democracy’:
Wednesday 2nd September, The Corran Halls, The Esplanade, Oban. Issues to be discussed: Independent Living, Accessible Housing, Citizenship and Access to Democracy
IS Roadshow: Scottish Borders:
Friday 9th October, The Focus Centre, Livingstone Place, Galashiels. Issues to be discussed: Accessible Housing, Citizenship and Access to Democracy and Accessible Transport
IS Roadshow: Stirling - ‘Active Citizenship, Voting And Disabled People’:
Friday 13th November, Raploch Community Campus, Drip Road, Stirling. Issues to be discussed: Voting & Citizenship, Disability Equality Duty and Campaigning and Lobbying
These events are FREE and a lunch will be provided. Reasonable travel expenses may also be reimbursed. For more information or to book a place please telephone 0141 887 7058 or e-mail angelam@inclusionscotland.org You can also download a booking form and flyer from our website http://www.inclusionscotland.org/index.asp
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
From SCOTTISH WOMEN’S AID:
Learning And Development Calendar September 2009-March 2010:
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
From SAMH:
SAMH Highlights Impact Of Funding Cuts (18/08/09):
SAMH submitted evidence to the Scottish Parliament Local Government and Communities Inquiry into Local Government Finance. While we understand that local government finances are under pressure, our response points out that cuts to voluntary services began long before the recession and that the loss of mental health services due to budget cuts will have a major impact on the people who use them.
http://www.samh.org.uk/frontend/index.cfm?page=30&newsid=169
Reforming Medical Certificates (18/08/09):
The UK Government are proposing to reform the current sick note used by doctors giving GP’s the option to state that “a person may be fit for some work” in addition to either the current options that a person is either fit or unfit for work.
http://www.samh.org.uk/frontend/index.cfm?page=30&newsid=170
SAMH Responds To Public Services Reform Bill (14/08/09):
http://www.samh.org.uk/frontend/index.cfm?page=30&newsid=168
The SAMH Survey: Scotland’s Physical And Mental Health (07/08/09):
People with mental health problems often experience worse physical health than others. SAMH wants to find out more about this and look into ways we can improve this. Please help us by completing our survey: anyone can fill it in, regardless of whether you have ever experienced a mental health problem. Access the survey from: http://www.samh.org.uk/frontend/index.cfm?page=30&newsid=167
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
From CAPABILITY SCOTLAND:
Unique Scottish Justice Partnership Launched:
A unique partnership between the Scottish justice sector and disability organisations is launched today aimed at improving disabled people’s access to justice. It follows the publication of a survey showing that more than 40% of disabled people and the people who support them do not believe disabled people have equal access to justice.
http://www.capability-scotland.org.uk/1in4poll_1.aspx
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
From POVERTY ALLIANCE:
Punching Above Our Weight? Smaller Nations And Regions In The Fight Against Poverty In Europe:
Thursday 24 September, 1.30 - 5pm, City Chambers, Edinburgh. Scotland faces real challenges making further progress in the fight against poverty - increasing unemployment, pressure on public spending and deeply ingrained inequality all stand in the way. However, these are problems that are common to many countries across Europe. This half day seminar is an opportunity to discuss how smaller countries and regions across the EU have attempted to address poverty and inequality, and to look at what we can learn from them. Some the issues to be covered include tackling inequalities, work and welfare, and services to address poverty. Speakers include: Nicola Sturgeon MSP, Deputy First Minister (invited), Dr Linda Lane (University of Gothenburg), Prof Adrain Sinfield (University of Edinburgh), Dr Elke Viebrock (University of Edinburgh) Anna Visser, Director, EAPN Ireland. To register for this FREE event go to http://www.povertyalliance.org/events_detail.asp?event_id=12
Beyond 2010: Ensuring A Lasting Legacy For The European Year For Combating Poverty And Social Exclusion:
Friday 25 September, 9.30am - 1pm, City Chambers, Edinburgh. Did you know that 2010 has been designated as European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion? The European Year will be an opportunity to create new momentum for action to fight poverty in Scotland and across the EU. This seminar will be an opportunity to hear from the UK and Scottish Governments, the European Commission and the European Anti-Poverty Network about their plans for the year, and how you can be involved. In addition to looking at what can be achieved during 2010, the seminar will also discuss what needs to be done to ensure the next European social inclusion process has a bigger impact on poverty. Speakers include: Jim Murphy MP, Secretary of State for Scotland, (invited) Alex Neil MSP, Minister for Housing and Communities (invited) Elodie Fazi (European Commission), Fintan Farrell, Director EAPN, David Martin MEP (invited). To register for this FREE event go to http://www.povertyalliance.org/events_detail.asp?event_id=13
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
From PINK NEWS (Scottish News):
Tories Choose Lesbian To Fight Glasgow By-Election (14/08/09):
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-13687.html
Glasgay Festival’s Play Jesus, Queen Of Heaven Upsets Christians (07/08/09):
Fundamentalist Christians have claimed that a play to be performed later this year as part of the Glasgay arts festival is insulting to their beliefs.
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-13602.html
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
From POVERTY ALLIANCE:
Scottish Living Wage Campaign In North Edinburgh:
28th August, 12 - 3pm, Prentice Centre, 1 Granton Mains Road, Edinburgh. The Scottish Living Wage Campaign will be hosting an event in North Edinburgh to discuss how a living wage would benefit the area. The event will include a screening of a short film made in the area which will speak to local people and organisations about the difficulties of living on a low income and the difference a living wage would make. The Campaign also hopes to present a local employer with the Scottish Living Wage Employer Award. Places are limited. To book a place email kathryn.mcturk@povertyalliance.org or call her on 0141 353 0440. For more information on the campaign contact Eddie Follan on eddie.follan@povertyalliance.org
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
From LEARNING LINK SCOTLAND:
Think, Explore, Influence: Learning Link Scotland’s Annual Conference:
Tuesday 22nd September, City of Edinburgh Council, City Chambers, 9.30am to 3.15pm, £20 for members/£40 for non-members. Lunch and refreshments included. Who’s the Conference for? People working in or with an interest in Adult Education: The Voluntary Sector and Communities, Further and Higher Education, Policy and Decision Makers, The Business Community, Students and Volunteers, Local Authorities, Complete the booking form early to ensure your place! For Bookings and any further queries contact: Learning Link Scotland, Suite 6, 2 Commercial Street, Edinburgh, EH6 6JA or email: shaigh@learninglinkscotland.org.uk or phone on 0131 553 7992 http://www.learninglinkscotland.org.uk/
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
From EQUALITY NETWORK:
A National LGBT Forum For Scotland:
The new website is now live. You can now register and add events to www.scottishlgbt.org/Events Contact jane@equality-network.org to become a volunteer and help expand the Community pages: www.scottishlgbt.org/Community If you know of an LGBT/LGBT-friendly organisation that should be listed in the Directory, send details to jane@equality-network.org www.scottishlgbt.org/Directory
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
From LEARNING DISABILITY ALLIANCE SCOTLAND:
Changing Places - Fair Access For All?:
Petition by Linda Burke on behalf of PAMIS and the Learning Disability Alliance Scotland, calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to request that local authorities use British Standard 8300:2009 to ensure that at least one public toilet built to the Changing Places standard is provided within the centre of each town with a population greater than 15,000 and within each new larger and publicly accessible building and complex.
http://epetitions.scottish.parliament.uk/view_petition.asp?PetitionID=322
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
From SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT:
Review Of Care And Repair Projects (17/08/09):
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2009/07/08120658
Review Of Care And Repair Projects Research Findings 37/2009 (17/08/09):
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2009/07/08120623
Reviewing Care And Repair In Scotland 2009: Report Of The Findings Of The Review Of Care And Repair (12/08/09):
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2009/08/12134857
Limited Review Of The Mental Health (Care And Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003: Report (07/08/09):
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2009/08/07143830
Mental Health: Legislation: Consultation On The Review Of The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (07/08/09):
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2009/08/07143902
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
UK NEWS
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
From EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION:
Commission Launches 2009/10 Business Plan (18/08/09):
Commission Consultation Opens On Gender Pay Gap Reporting (12/08/09):
The Commission has today launched a consultation on how private and voluntary sector employers* with at least 250 staff can measure and report on their gender pay gap. Women working full-time currently earn 17.1 per cent less per hour on average than men, with the gap failing to improve in the past three years. The difference in some sectors such as finance, are much wider and the majority of organisations are not aware of their own gender pay gap. …
Young People From All Walks Of Life At Our Space Summer Camp (10/08/09):
More than 90 UK young people from all walks of life are in the Lake District this week for five days to learn more about each other at Our Space, the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s annual summer camp.
Commission Says Government DNA Database Proposals Will Still Break The Law (07/08/09):
In its response to the Government’s consultation, ‘Keeping the Right People on the DNA Database’, the Commission believes further changes are required to the way DNA profiles are stored and used by the state if it is to comply with the law.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
From EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY RESEARCH NETWORK:
Equality And Diversity Research Network Meeting 3rd July 2009
A substantive part of the Meeting on the 3rd of July focused on the new Equality Bill and the Policy Proposals for specific duties, as any responses to it have to be submitted by the 30th of September 2009. There was an intense debate by the members who attended the meeting on the specific and general duties outlined by the Policy proposal and areas that are being omitted, overlooked, dropped or excluded such as the equalities provisions not being applicable to those under 18. Chapters four and five were highlighted as being of particular interest.
Read on at http://digbig.com/5baerc
Institutional Racism No Longer Appropriate? ‘Who Says?’ Asks OBV… (11/08/09):
http://www.equanomics.org.uk/node/164
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
From HOME OFFICE:
Government Launches Counter Terrorism Science And Technology Strategy (14/08/09):
Experts from industry and academia are being invited to provide groundbreaking innovations to help combat the threat of terrorism.
New Research Shows That Exodus Of Immigrants From UK Is Speeding Up (06/08/09):
A new report (Shall we stay or Shall we Go: Re-migration trends among Britain’s immigrants) by ippr published today shows that more and more immigrants to the United Kingdom are staying for a short time and then leaving. The outflow in the last couple of years is close to 400,000.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7UNLRZ
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
From MIND:
The Future Of Care And Benefits (20/08/09):
This week we’ve been contacted by lots of people who are concerned about reports that Disability Living Allowance may be scrapped, as part of the Government’s plans to reform the social care system. The DLA is a really important benefit for people with mental health problems, so it’s not surprising that we have received many calls and emails. Read on: http://www.mind.org.uk/blog/1442_the_future_of_care_and_benefits
Mental Health Stereotypes In The Movies Crueler Than Ever (18/08/09):
Depictions of people with mental illness on screen haven’t moved on from the silent era.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
From EMPLOYERS’ FORUM ON DISABILITY:
NHS report a reminder that getting it right on disability benefits everyone (19/08/09):
Employers that use a ‘disability confident’ approach, that also includes the management of sickness absence, feel the benefit across their organisation, EFD said today. The comment follows the publication today of Dr Steven Boorman’s interim report for the NHS Health and Wellbeing review. It found sickness levels among NHS staff were much higher than those in the private or public sector….
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
From UK PARLIAMENT:
Foreign Affairs Committee Publish Human Rights Report (20/08/09):
Government record of promoting and protecting human rights scrutinised by MPs
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
From GUARDIAN:
The 2009 Summer Of Hate: Cath Elliott (15/08/09):
The recent vitriolic attacks on Harriet Harman and Hillary Clinton have a clear message: women cannot be trusted to run the show
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
From STONEWALL:
FA And Premier League Slammed By Fans For Failure To Tackle Anti-Gay Abuse (12/08/09):
http://www.stonewall.org.uk/media/current_releases/3506.asp
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
From E-ACCESS BULLETIN:
Survey Uncovers “Depressing Picture” For Employees (14/08/09):
A low level of accessibility found in internal ICT systems for staff is creating a “depressing picture for employment of people with disabilities”, according to a new survey carried out in conjunction with E-Access Bulletin.
http://www.headstar.com/eablive/?p=324
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
From HELP THE AGED:
Join The Big Debate On The Future Of Care:
In July 2009 the Government published their plans to reform the care system to make sure more older people receive quality care. We believe it is essential that older people are part of this debate and are calling on thousands of you to share your thoughts or to distribute our questionnaire. You can complete the questionnaire online at our website http://digbig.com/5baerb
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
From PERSONNEL TODAY:
HR Must Do More To Understand And Prepare For Ramadan And Other Religious Festivals:
A public sector HR chief has warned a new requirement to monitor religion during recruitment will pose “difficulties” if the function does not do more to understand and prepare for religious festivals and events.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
From LAW SOCIETY GAZETTE:
Diversity Data (20/08/09):
The reason is that we need the information to help us ensure that we are a fair regulator and to take action if it appears that our procedures have a discriminatory impact.
http://www.lawgazette.co.uk/opinion/letters/diversity-data
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
From YWCA:
YWCA Welcomes Pay Boost For Apprentices Pay Increase For Lowest Paid Apprentices (06/08/09):
http://www.ywca-gb.org.uk/news/ywca_welcomes_pay_boost_for_apprentices
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
From PINK NEWS:
Charities Launch LGBT Youth Domestic Violence Survey (19/08/09):
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-13726.html
Photography Lecturer To Be Disciplined For Showing Students Trans Artist’s Work (19/08/09):
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-13722.html
Equality And Human Rights Commission Repeats Calls For Gay Census Question (17/08/09):
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-13691.html
Religious Groups Planning To Derail Gay Protections In Equality Bill (14/08/09):
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-13681.html
Gay Men And Lesbians More Likely To Seek Treatment For Mental Health And Substance Abuse (14/08/09):
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-13680.html
Football Clubs And FA Not Doing Enough To Tackle Homophobia (12/08/09):
Homophobia is endemic in football and clubs are not doing enough to tackle the issue, a report has found.
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-13649.html
UNISON On The Merits Of The New Equality Bill (10/08/09):
The government’s Equality Bill has received a fair bit of criticism in the pink press recently. UNISON supports the bill - while looking for improvements - and calls on members to let their MP know we want to see its successful passage into law.
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-13621.html
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
From BARNARDOS:
Government Needs Tighter Controls On Child Sentencing (13/08/09):
Children as young as 12 are being locked up too quickly, too easily.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
From THE SCIENCE OF SPORT:
Caster Semenya: Male Or Female? (19/08/09):
Caster Semenya’s sex in doubt, as reports of sex testing and potential disqualification surface
www.sportsscientists.com/2009/08/caster-semenya-male-or-female.html
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
From PINK NEWS (International News):
Gender Tests On South African Gold Medallist Sprinter Caster Semenya (19/08/09):
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-13730.html
19,000 People Sign Petition Not To Jail Gay Israeli Man (13/08/09):
An online petition to prevent a gay Israeli peace campaigner being jailed has gathered 19,000 signatures but more people are being asked to pledge their support.
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-13661.html
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
From ILGA EUROPE:
Gay Straight Alliance In Serbia: Two Worrying Attacks On LGBT People In Belgrade (20/08/09):
Croatia Is Condemned By European Social Rights Body For Homophobic School Text Books (11/08/09):
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
The EQUALITY UPDATES e-newsletter is produced on behalf of the Equality Networks Forum (ENF)
The ENF: Glasgow Black and Ethnic Minority Voluntary Sector Network; Glasgow City Council; Glasgow Disability Alliance; Glasgow Women’s Voluntary Sector Network; West of Scotland Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Forum
This message may contain information that has been sent to the ENF Communications and Resource Worker by third parties. While we do everything possible to ensure the transmission of accurate and appropriate material, we do not take responsibility for its content. The forwarding of information to you should not be seen as an endorsement of any of the views expressed.
If you have been forwarded this e-newsletter but would like to subscribe directly to EQUALITY UPDATES, FUNDING EXTRA and/or JOBS EXTRA simply email kate.henderson@gcvs.org.uk
If you wish to unsubscribe from this email list please email: kate.henderson@gcvs.org.uk with the message ‘unsubscribe’ in the subject line.
Contact details:
Kate Henderson, Equality Networks Forum Communications and Resource Worker, Glasgow Council for the Voluntary Sector, 11 Queens Crescent, Glasgow G4 9AS
Tel: 0141 332 2444 Fax: 0141 332 0175 Email: kate.henderson@gcvs.org.uk
Post a Comment