Glasgow
Glasgow Community Planning Partnership
With a view to developing an Equality And Diversity Strategy, Glasgow Community Planning Partnership commissioned ODS Consulting to to gather information about the size, characteristics, needs and strengths of people from equalities groups in Glasgow. The study was to inform the CPP how to better consider equality and diversity in its plans and improve equal opportunities. The Full Report from ODS and a Summary Newsletter is at: Equality Groups in Glasgow: Horizon Scanning and Community Consultation (Full Report and Summary Newsletter)
Scotland
Equality Network
Survey On Priorities For LGBT Equality
for Scotland’s Disabled Children (fSDC) (website)
What Matters To You? Research with children and young people More information can be found in the news item on the Together website
SCVO
SCVO’s Strategic Review: SCVO’s Strategic Review is being undertaken in the context of a new UK government, the prospect of a Scottish election in May 2011, and the most severe public expenditure restraint of recent times. SCVO says: “We know that political change and financial tightening are already having a massive impact on our members and the country at large. We also know that times of political and economic change present an opportunity for voluntary organisation to press the advantages of the approach we take in connecting and serving our communities. In this context we want to know how you think SCVO can best help our members, the wider sector and our partners to meet the challenges of the months and years ahead.” SCVO works to advance the values and shared interests of the voluntary sector in Scotland.
NHS Health Scotland
Scottish Development Centre for Mental Health (SDC)
Arts Needs Survey
SDC is working with The Audience Business to make arts venues and events more accessible for people with mental health problems. To inform our work, we would like to hear the views and experiences of people with mental health problems in relation to attending arts events. We would be very grateful if you could take the time to fill in our short survey about your experiences - it should only take around five minutes. Please be assured that your responses will remain confidential
Scotland’s Commissioner for Children & Young People
Child Trafficking Scoping Study
Scottish Parliament
Commissioner For Victims And Witnesses (Scotland) Bill - Call For Written Evidence. Deadline 24th September
Inquiry Into Preventative Spending
Call for Evidence: Deadline 27th August 2010
Protection of Workers (Scotland) Bill
Member’s Bill introduced by Hugh Henry MSP on 1 June 2010. The lead committee for Stage 1 is the Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee
Call for Evidence: Deadline 3rd September 2010
Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Bill (SP Bill 45)
Member’s Bill introduced by Rhoda Grant MSP on 27 May 2010. The lead committee for Stage 1 is the Justice Committe
Call For Written Evidence: Deadline 10th September
End of Life Assistance (Scotland) Bill (SP Bill 38)
Members Bill introduced by Margo MacDonald MSP on 20 January 2010. The Lead Committee for Stage 1 is the End of Life Assistance (Scotland) Bill Committee.
Alcohol Etc. (Scotland) Bill (SP Bill 34)
Executive Bill introduced by Nicola Sturgeon MSP on 25 November 2009. The lead committee for Stage 1 is the Health and Sport Committee.
Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Bill (SP Bill 24)
Executive Bill introduced by Kenny MacAskill MSP on 5 March 2009. The Bill was passed on the 30th June 2010. The Bill received Royal Assent on 6 August 2010.
Autism (Scotland) Bill (SP Bill 44)
Member’s Bill introduced by Hugh O’Donnell MSP on 26 May 2010. The lead committee for Stage 1 is the Education, Lifelong Learning and Culture Committee. Deadline for Stage 1 is 21 January 2011.
All Current Scottish Parliament Bills
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Scottish Government
Consultation on Extending the Coverage of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. Deadline 2nd November
Blue Badge Reform Deadline: 1st October
Scottish Disability Equality Forum Briefing To respond via SDEF email hanna.mcculloch@sdef.org.uk or call Hannah on 01786 446 456 or fill in the online survey
The Equality Act 2010: Consultation On Secondary Legislation That Will Enable The Additional Support Needs Tribunals For Scotland (ASNTS) To Hear Disability Claims Cases In School Education Deadline: 24th September
Consultation on revised national guidance on child protection Deadline: 17th September
Wider Planning For An Ageing Population - Housing And Communities: Consultation On The Workstream Report And Its Suggested Actions: Deadline 29th September
All Current Scottish Government Consultations
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Equality and Human Rights Commission
Inquiry Into Human Trafficking In Scotland .
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Capability Scotland
1 In 4 Poll: Do you have personal experience of disability, perhaps you are disabled yourself, or have a disabled friend or relative? Do you want to be part of a society where everyone enjoys the same civil and human rights? If so we want to hear from you. Join our 1in4 poll and get involved in our campaigns to influence policy, legislation and attitudes on a range of topical issues including housing, justice and access to voting.
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UK
Social Security Advisory Committee
The Employment and Support Allowance (Limited Capability For Work And Limited Capability For Work-Related Activity) Amendment Regulations 2011 Deadline 10th September
MIND Benefits Campaign (includes links to further information and to online survey)
Consultation on The Housing Benefit (Amendment) Regulations 2010 Deadline 10th September
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC)
Consultation On Level Of First Annual Limit On Economic Migration: Deadline 7 September
UK Border Agency
Limits On Non-EU Economic Migration: A Consultation Deadline 17th September
Department for Work and Pensions
21st Century Welfare: Consultation on the reform of the benefit system Deadline 1st October
Office for Disability Issues
Consultation on guidance about definition of disability in Equality Act 2010 Deadline 31st October
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Consultation on the National Lottery Shares Deadline 21st August
Government Equalities Office
Equality Act 2010: The public sector Equality Duty: Promoting equality through transparency. A consultation. Deadline 10th November
UK-wide LGBT Research Project: The Office for Public Management, on behalf of the Government Equalities Office, would like to talk to LGBT people about their opinions and experiences through 30 minute telephone interviews booked at your convenience. All your details are confidential. Your views could help shape government policy. All interviewees will be given £20 to thank them for their time. If you have any questions please call Kate on 020 7239 7891 or Sarah on 020 7239 7804.
Equality and Human Rights Commission
Inquiry into disability related harassment: Formal Inquiry into the actions of public authorities to eliminate disability-related harassment and its causes Deadline 10th September
