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Childhood disability and health and social services policy in Northern Ireland
- Authors:
- MONTEITH M., et al
- Publisher:
- Barnardo's
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 5p.
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
The recent policy and planning developments such as the implementation of the 1995 Children (NI) Order, children’s service planning, and the Health and Well-Being Investment planning have the potential to increase the inclusion of children with disabilities and their families into planning processes and service provision, but as yet none of them have been explicitly dedicated to increasing the quantum of public services available to disabled children. Research to date has shown that the provision of social services to disabled children and their families has been limited, piecemeal and fragmented. The Children (NI) Order brought some re-organisation of these services, alongside some additional funding, but there still remains considerable unmet need.
Disability and safety: working together; disability rights and health and safety briefing for trade unionists
- Author:
- TRADES UNION CONGRESS
- Publisher:
- Trades Union Congress
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 8p.
- Place of publication:
- London
TUC briefing for union reps, members and people on public bodies about how health and safety is used as an excuse for not employing people, and what can be done to prevent that. The TUC wants employers to get the risks out of the workplace, not remove the people who are at risk.
Disabled for life?: attitudes towards, and experiences of, disability in Britain
- Authors:
- GREWAL Ini, et al
- Publisher:
- Corporate Document Services; Great Britain. Department for Work and Pensions
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 264p.
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
The aims of the research were to provide a picture of work and daily activities of disabled people, compared with non-disabled people, and to examine general attitudes to disability. The study also sought to examine peoples experience of their disability, including discrimination and prejudice, across a range of different areas of life. The research was commissioned to inform the Governments policies to promote equality by helping disabled people overcome the barriers which may exclude them from learning, employment and other aspects of society.
Employers' briefing paper 15: a practical guide to managing recruitment
- Author:
- EMPLOYERS FORUM ON DISABILITY
- Publisher:
- Employers' Forum on Disability
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 12p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Provides practical guidance for employers on the managing of recruitment of disabled people. Under the Disability and Discrimination Act the employer has a duty to make 'reasonable adjustment' if a disabled applicant is at substantial disadvantage to others. The duty applies to all aspects of employment including recruitment and selection.
Still missing out?: ending poverty and social exclusion; messages to government from families with disabled children
- Author:
- SHARMA Neera
- Publisher:
- Barnardo's
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 42p.
- Place of publication:
- Ilford
This report argues that the government should establish a minimum income standard which includes targeted support to meet extra essential costs of caring for a disabled child. It also suggests that national awareness campaign on disability should be developed and that the housing policy for disabled children be reviewed.
Disabled people in refugee and asylum-seeking communities
- Authors:
- ROBERTS Keri, HARRIS Jennifer
- Publisher:
- Policy Press/Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 32p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
The presence of disabled people in refugee and asylum-seeking communities in Britain is frequently overlooked, and information about their particular experiences is rarely available. This report presents information that will help those involved in providing services to refugees and asylum-seeks better understand the needs of disabled people within these groups.
Time for direct action
- Authors:
- VALOIS Natalie, ASPIS Simone
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 19.09.02, 2002, pp.30-31.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The take up of direct payments is highest among disabled people, which is unsurprising considering it was the physical disability movement that pushed so hard for the scheme.However, practical problems and prejudicial attitudes within local and central government still present barriers to the uptake of direct payments for people with learning difficulties.
Recruitment that works
- Author:
- SCOTT-PARKER Susan
- Publisher:
- Employers' Forum on Disability
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 26p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This guide reflects Cenrtrica's experiences of a New Deal for Disabled People project in Manchester. It provides a framework for other employers who want to attract and employ seriously disadvantaged people in the labour market. Contents include: initial planning; action; helpful insights and guidelines; employers forum on disability service level agreement; work preparation course.
Protecting young children: a guide to recognising and responding to child abuse
- Author:
- EDWARDS Helen
- Publisher:
- National Early Years Network,|National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 72p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
The need to protect children from harm and abuse is an essential part of early years care. Anyone who works with other people's children needs basic information and awareness about child abuse, and should know how to respond if there are concerns about a child's safety. This book is a practical guide which provides answers to many questions early years practitioners will have about safeguarding children. It includes information about child abuse, advice on how to respond to concerns, details of the statutory framework, guidance on management and support, and suggestions for building a relationship with families that may help prevent child abuse.
A guide to the legislative review, first review of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995
- Author:
- DISABILITY RIGHTS COMMISSION
- Publisher:
- Disability Rights Commission
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 43p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The DRC believes that acting on the Task Force recommendations such as extending full disability rights to all employees, in housing, transport and public functions and placing a positive duty on the public sector to promote equal opportunities for disabled people should be a Government priority.This report includes the Task Force recommendations that the Government has yet to agree or act upon in the Legislative Review.