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Future of Building Control Implementation Plan
October 29, 2009
Ian Streets
The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has released its proposed building control changes following consultation in March 2008. The document includes: details on the review cycles for Approved…
Read moreGuidance on reviewing Disability Equality Schemes
October 20, 2009
Ian Streets
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has produced some guidance for public authorities that advises on reviewing and republishing their Disability Equality Schemes (DES). All public authorities have a…
Read moreInsufficient support for people with visual impairments
October 20, 2009
Ian Streets
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) says that of the 100 people who will lose their sight today, support will only be offered to only 8. Lost and…
Read moreDisability discrimination ruling overturned
October 14, 2009
Ian Streets
A woman who won an employment tribunal case against her employer has had her claim dismissed following an appeal. Kerry-Ann Cumming worked as an Operations Coordinator for Lothian and Borders…
Read morePatients at risk of missing healthcare plan deadline
October 14, 2009
Ian Streets
According to an article in the Times Online, millions of patients with long-term illness have not arranged a care plan with their doctors, campaigners say. The Government has promised to…
Read moreResources for schools to combat bullying of disabled children
October 7, 2009
Ian Streets
The Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) has released a DVD for pupils and a resource pack for schools to help them prevent and tackle bullying of disabled children.…
Read moreGovernment sanctions 2,000 new council homes
October 7, 2009
Ian Streets
The go-ahead for 2,000 new council homes to be built across England has been given the all clear by Ministers. The project will cover 47 areas and has been called…
Read moreCarers missing out on benefits and flexible working
October 1, 2009
Ian Streets
The Public Accounts Committee claims that carers are missing out on their benefit entitlement, this is because due to unnecessarily complicated application rules. An estimated £23 billion is the value…
Read moreAn employer’s looks policy leads to a £9,000 payout
September 25, 2009
Ian Streets
A student has won a £9,000 payout from Abercrombie & Fitch. This is as a result of unlawful harassment by the company who failed to comply with employment law. Miss…
Read moreHigh Court and Accessible Taxis
September 18, 2009
Ian Streets
A case supported by the Equality & Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has seen the High Court overturn a decision by Liverpool City Council not to grant a licence to a…
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