A tale of two adverts – Asda and M&S
Sexism and disability and our stores. We have already written in this blog about the power of advertising both to challenge and to condone discriminatory stereotypes and behaviours. Already even...
View ArticleNew citizenship test has its limitations
I don’t know about you but as a lifelong British citizen I probably wouldn’t be allowed to stay if I had to undertake the citizenship test! Last time when the old test was introduced I scored just 52%...
View ArticleHuman rights are fundamental to social care
Human rights are fundamental to social care There has been a great deal in the media over the last few days about human rights and the growing desire on the part of some within the Conservative Party...
View ArticleDiscrimination against carers needs to end
Growing number of those leaving work to care One of the major influences on the development of the Equality Act 2010 was the experience of discrimination and poor treatment by those who had caring...
View ArticleShocking extent of post-natal depression in Britain today
Sadness in the joy Tucked away in today’s Metro newspaper is a saddening story about the experience of thousands of new mothers in modern Britain. Recent research estimates that more than 70,000 new...
View ArticleDisabled people take Government to court
Legal challenge to benefit changes. The High Court will today witness a major case which lies at the heart of the Coalition Government’s attempt to reform welfare benefits and what many, including...
View ArticleWe aren’t prepared for ageing population- challenge and opportunity
Lords issue age challenge A fascinating and important work has been highlighted by the BBC which claims that research shows that the UK is unprepared for its ageing population in yhe years to come. The...
View ArticleThe real impact of welfare reform is on people not on politicians.
Isha’s story. Over the last few days I have been preparing for a presentation on the impacts of Welfare Reform especially the impacts related to health and well-being. In research I have read many of...
View ArticleDisability hate- when cries go unheard
Report criticises response to disability hate In our work with organisations and with many disability groups we have become increasingly concerned at the growth in hate incidents and verbal assaults...
View ArticleOngoing discrimination against Gypsy Travellers
Scottish MSPs present critical report A recent report has yet again added further evidence to the discriminatory treatment of the Gypsy traveller community in the United Kingdom. Equal and Diverse...
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