Scottish Government update on progress of fair work plans
Area of Work: Policy
Published: 08/03/2021
New reports show steps taken so far and progress yet to be made on closing the gender pay gap, and the employment gap for disabled people.
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National Carer Organisations launch 2021 manifesto
Area of Work: Policy
Published: 08/03/2021
Actions to support carers include mental health and employability programmes, the right to respite, and young carer champions in schools.
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Report calls for human rights based approach to mental health
Area of Work: Mental Health
Published: 05/03/2021
People with mental health problems continue to face difficulties in accessing their rights, exacerbated by the pandemic.
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Funding opportunity for a PDA in Technology Enabled Care
Area of Work: Discover Digital, eLearning, Tools and Materials
Published: 04/03/2021
NHS Education for Scotland will fully fund 10 candidates from across Health and Social Care to undertake the PDA in Technology Enabled Care.
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ALLIANCE response to the Independent Human Rights Act Review
Area of Work: Human Rights
Published: 02/03/2021
Any changes to the HRA must be progressive and enhance the protections that are currently offered.
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Call for input – ALLIANCE response to Adult Disability Payment Consultation
Area of Work: Social Security
Published: 02/03/2021
ALLIANCE members are invited to share their views and inform our response to proposals for improving social security in Scotland.
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MS Society Scotland petition urges changes to ’20 metre rule’
Area of Work: Policy, Social Security
Published: 01/03/2021
MS Society Scotland are calling for 20 metre rule to be removed from the proposed Adult Disability Payment eligibility criteria.
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Rare disease plan final progress report published
Area of Work: Policy
Published: 24/02/2021
Progress has been completed on most of the commitments made, giving a strong base to build on with the commencement of a new strategy.
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Scottish Government update plans for easing COVID-19 restrictions
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published: 24/02/2021
Easing of restrictions may allow some non-essential retail and services to reopen in Scotland by the end of April.
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ALLIANCE members are invited to attend Autism and Learning Disability Equality Workshops
Area of Work: Autism, Learning difficulty/disability, Policy
Published: 24/02/2021
The Scottish Government invites autistic people and people with learning disabilities from diverse communities to share their experiences.
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