Response to Workforce Disability Reporting consultation - Equality and Human Rights Commission
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This month, we responded to the UK Government's consultation on disability workforce reporting. In our consultation response, we highlighted that no one should be at a disadvantage in the workplace because of their disability, and that despite Government efforts, disability employment and pay gaps remain stubbornly high, showing that more robust action is needed.
Upcoming renewal of our international accreditation - Equality and Human Rights Commission
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Our ‘A’ status as a National Human Rights Institution is up for renewal in October 2022. This is an important process for us as retaining our ‘A’ status provides us with access to key human rights mechanisms in the UN, strengthening our ability to promote, protect and uphold human rights.
Universal Periodic Review (UPR) report - Equality and Human Rights Commission
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This week, we have published our latest report for the United Nations (UN), looking at how human rights are being upheld in the UK. The report is part of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process – when UN countries review each other’s progress on putting human rights into practice.
Read more: Universal Periodic Review (UPR) report - Equality and Human Rights Commission
Booking systems for visits to a care home - Care Inspectorate
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It is our expectation that people who use services can see their friends and family at any time and without restriction.
We are receiving concerns about booking systems that some services are now operating and that are restricting the times when friends and family can visit. Families are telling us that some services request 72 hours’ notice before a visit, and some visits are being time limited.
Read more: Booking systems for visits to a care home - Care Inspectorate
Preventing sexual harassment at work: checklist and action plan for the hospitality industry - Equality and Human Rights Commission
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Alongside UKHospitality we have today launched a checklist and action plan to help employers in the hospitality industry tackle sexual harassment against their staff. More than half of women and two-thirds of LGBT people report experiencing workplace sexual harassment, with the problem particularly acute in the hospitality sector.
New employers checklist to prevent sexual harassment and update on our legal agreements - Equality and Human Rights Commission
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Updates on our legal agreements with three employers
Legally binding agreements we secured with three employers - Sainsbury's, National Highways and Paradigm Precision Burnley – recently came to a close, after all employers took action to tackle harassment in the workplace.
Christy Clawson from wondermoms.org. I’m currently updating our own resources and I found these additional pages I thought I’d pass along that might help your visitors too. I hope you’ll consider adding them
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I’m Christy from wondermoms.org. I came back to your page because it’s been a good source for me in the past when trying to find resources helpful to families with special needs.
The Highway Code: update to rules on using mobile phones
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From today (25 March), rules in The Highway Code are coming into force to make any hand-held use of a mobile phone while driving illegal, except in limited circumstances.
The changes were supported by 80% of respondents in a public consultation in 2021.
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Sorry Everyone. This is just to let everyone who looks at my website why it`s not up o date
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I am sorry to say that I have not been feeling to well lately plus my Wife and young dog are taking up my time. My wife just got out of hospital on the 8th of December 2021 after being in hospital for 2 days short of a year. She went into hospital on the 10th of December 2020 to get a cancerous tumour removed from near the bottom of her spine, which also meant that she had to have her left leg removed, plus got a colostomy bag, a suprapubic catheter installed and a hysterectomy. Later she had a peg feeding system put in place, though this was help build her up so that she could get home. Maybe I should put get home so that she would have her family around her when the new cancerous tumour takes her live sometime in the near future.
Major victory for charities as Scottish Government doubles child payment
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30th November 2021
by Robert Armour
New rate will be introduced from April
Child poverty campaigners are hailing a victory after it was announced that the Scottish Child Payment is to be doubled.
Read more: Major victory for charities as Scottish Government doubles child payment
Joint guidance to support better oral care in care homes - Care Inspectorate
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Our health and social care improvement team recently hosted a webinar to launch the joint guidance ‘Supporting better oral care in care homes’. This was done in conjunction with the oral health programmes ‘Caring for Smiles’, aimed at care homes for adults, and ‘Open Wide’ for adults with additional needs.
Read more: Joint guidance to support better oral care in care homes - Care Inspectorate
First for UK as Scots can apply for child disability payment online
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23rd November 2021
by Robert Armour
Child Disability Payment opens for new applications across the country
For the first time anywhere in the UK, disability benefit applicants can apply online, as well as by phone, post or face-to-face.
Read more: First for UK as Scots can apply for child disability payment online
Carers Rights Day 2021 will be held on 25 November
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Whether you are a new carer or have been caring for someone for a while, we believe that it’s important that you understand your rights and are able to access the support that is available to you as soon as you need it. Many people are taking on more caring responsibilities for their relatives and friends who are disabled, ill or older and who need support. Each year, Carers Rights Day helps us:
Read more: Carers Rights Day 2021 will be held on 25 November
Winter care tips for your mobility scooter
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During the colder, darker months you may need to rely on your mobility scooter more than ever. However, the winter is also a time it needs some extra care and attention to ensure it remains comfortable, safe and reliable. Therefore, it is important to watch out for common problems that can help prevent breakdowns during the winter months that may leave you stranded in poor weather conditions.
Fife's Dementia Strategy review
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Fife Health and Social Care Partnership seeks your views on its approach to supporting people living with dementia to live well for longer.
New webpage for Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund
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We've launched a new webpage for the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund, which will soon open for applications.
Read more: New webpage for Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund
Connecting Care Homes TEC newsletter - Care Inspectorate
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Technology Enabled Care (TEC) has begun issuing a monthly newsletter sharing regular updates on the Digital Care Homes TEC work with care homes and showcasing how digital can enhance the experiences of care home residents.
You can sign up to the newsletter here.
Read more: Connecting Care Homes TEC newsletter - Care Inspectorate
Our response to the DWP health and disability green paper - Equality and Human Rights Commission
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Earlier this month, we responded to the Department for Work and Pensions green paper on health and disability. In our paper, we recommend that any changes that are made to the health and disability benefits system must uphold the rights of disabled people and help more disabled people to live independently.
This includes recomendations for the Department to improve the social security system, increase opportunities for employment, help more people to lead independent lives, and support UK compliance with its international human rights commitments.
Read our response to the DWP green paper
The above information is from October news from the Equality and Human Rights Commission Thu 28/10/2021
Gender Pay Gap reporting has closed - Equality and Human Rights Commission
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The gender pay gap reporting cycle for this year has now closed. All companies with 250 or more employees were required to report their gender pay gap information by Tuesday 5 October.
Read more: Gender Pay Gap reporting has closed - Equality and Human Rights Commission
UK’s implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) - CEDAW report published
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This month we published a follow-up report on the UK’s implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). You can find out more about CEDAW on our Human Rights Tracker >>
Scotland's social care sector is a £5bn engine of economic growth
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1st October 2021
by Graham Martin
It contributes more than £5.1 billion and supports 300,000 jobs
The positive impact of the social care sector on Scotland’s economy has been revealed in a new report.
It shows that far from being a burden on public finances, the sector contributes more than £5.1 billion Gross Value Added (GVA) to the country’s economy and supports some 300,000 jobs.
Read more: Scotland's social care sector is a £5bn engine of economic growth
Updated evidence of progress on human rights - Equality and Human Rights Commission
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The UK is signed up to seven UN human rights treaties, which set the standard for human rights across the globe. Earlier this month we published updated evidence of action and progress on human rights by the UK and Welsh Governments.
Read more: Updated evidence of progress on human rights - Equality and Human Rights Commission
Transport (Scotland) Act 2019, PART 6
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PART 6
Parking prohibitions
Pavement parking prohibition
PROSPECTIVE
50 Pavement parking prohibition
CyberScotland Bulletin September 2021
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The CyberScotland Bulletin will provide you with information about the latest threats, scams, news and updates covering cyber security and cyber resilience topics. Due to current circumstances and threats emerging as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic we are also circulating information on a much wider range of scams. We hope you continue to benefit from this resource and we ask that you circulate this information to your networks, adapting where you see fit.
Changes to the Highway Code: rules on using motorways
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From today there are changes to the rules on using motorways Tue 14/09/2021 |
Changes to the Highway Code: rules on using motorways
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Talking To Children About Cancer - Tips For Parents and Caregivers (mesotheliomahope.com)
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I received an email from a Erin Anderson asking if I would be interested in putting information on how adults can talk to their children about a loved one having cancer.
The website is American based but I still found it of interest so I thought people in Fife, Scotland might also find it of interest. So I have added a link to it on my website.
Below is a copy of the email I received on 02/08/2021 from Erin Anderson.
Read more: Talking To Children About Cancer - Tips For Parents and Caregivers (mesotheliomahope.com)
How Americans with disabilities can cope with the COVID-19 crisis, USA
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I was sent the below link and information from Christy Clawson from wondermoms.org sent to me on Sat 12/06/2021
The COVID-19 pandemic poses a severe risk to the health and well-being of individuals with disabilities. Here are some tips on how to protect and advocate for yourself during this unprecedented crisis.
Read more: How Americans with disabilities can cope with the COVID-19 crisis, USA
Disability Apartments: Looks and Features You Might Find, USA
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I was sent the below link and information from Christy Clawson from wondermoms.org sent to me on Sat 12/06/2021
https://www.apartmentguide.com/blog/disability-apartments-looks-features/
Bekah Steenbock
Updated: August 27, 2019
3 Minute Read
There’s a misconception that handicap accessibility for apartments is related to ADA compliance. It’s an easy mistake to make; the ADA applies to public buildings, common areas in apartment buildings, and most units in newer apartment complexes. If you’re looking at older buildings, the ADA doesn’t necessarily apply (Learn more here).
Read more: Disability Apartments: Looks and Features You Might Find, USA
Disability Apartments: Looks and Features You Might Find. USA
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I was sent the below link and information from Christy Clawson from wondermoms.org sent to me on Sat 12/06/2021
https://www.apartmentguide.com/blog/disability-apartments-looks-features/
There’s a misconception that handicap accessibility for apartments is related to ADA compliance. It’s an easy mistake to make; the ADA applies to public buildings, common areas in apartment buildings, and most units in newer apartment complexes. If you’re looking at older buildings, the ADA doesn’t necessarily apply (Learn more here).
Read more: Disability Apartments: Looks and Features You Might Find. USA
Making special education work for your child during COVID-19. USA
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I was sent the below link and information from Christy Clawson from wondermoms.org sent to me on Sat 12/06/2021
- By: Catherine Ullman Shade, PhD, MEd, ,
- By: Janice Ware, PhD, ,
Even in normal times, parents wrestle with decisions about how best to support their children’s development. Now, however, parents are faced with nearly-unprecedented choices, and problems with no clear solutions: What if in-person schooling is better for emotional health, but remote schooling is better for physical health? How can children foster social skills without typical social interactions? How can parents select among learning environments when all the options have clear downsides?
Read more: Making special education work for your child during COVID-19. USA
- Finding an affordable, livable apartment can take some effort. And it can seem even more difficult when you're searching for handicap-accessible apartments. But there's good news. USA
- Sensory-Friendly Home Modifications for Autism and Sensory Processing Disorder
- Traumatic Experiences from Sesame Street In Communities
- Special Needs Trusts: What Parents and Caregivers Need to Know - USA
- New care home IPC manual launches 24 May 2021 - Care Inspectorate
- Did you know? - Equality and Human Rights Commission
- Explainer: pre-employment health questions (Section 60, Equality Act 2010) - EHRC Scotland
- Exploring challenges in implementing reasonable adjustments - Equality and Human Rights Commission
- Ensuring people get vital information in a format they can access
- Whistleblowing about breaches of equality or human rights law
- SELF-REGISTER AS AN UNPAID CARER TO RECEIVE YOUR COVID-19 VACCINE
- My recent experience Buying online on the Matalan website 13/02/2021
- Digital Inclusion Connecting Scotland’s Care Homes – has now received 1000 applications
- Update on review of Building Better Care Homes guide
- Disclosure Scotland: new digital channel to apply for PVG level disclosures
- Phototrails (Fieldfare Trust) Accessible walks around the world
- Carers Befriending Group
- Pandemic Winter Survival Guide for Families -
- Charities urged to learn more about ways to reduce loneliness in later life
- Charities team up to help homeless dog owners
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