Mental Health North East Portal

"Hospital" Short Film

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:36:21 +0100

Mental health is a frequently misunderstood area of disability, particularly in the workplace. Our film challenges attitudes to people with mental health conditions and prompts employers who may dismiss job candidates with a history of mental health conditions to think again.

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Taskforce launched for third sector welfare reforms

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:18:24 +0100

Stronger third sector involvement in delivering the Government's radical welfare to work reforms is called for today as a new 'third sector' taskforce is announced by James Purnell, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and Stephen Bubb Chief Executive of the Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations today.

Launch of DWP public information film to tackle mental health discrimination

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:50:32 +0100

A public information film designed to challenge employer assumptions about mental health is launched today.
The film - directed by Bharat Nalluri, director of TV dramas Hustle, Spooks and Life on Mars, and including a voiceover by actor Philip Glenister from Life on Mars and Ashes to Ashes - will air across national television over the coming months.

Patients lose smoking ban appeal

Fri, 23 May 2008 15:00:22 +0100

High Court judges have ruled psychiatric patients should not be allowed to smoke at a high security mental hospital.

Social Housing and Worklessness: Key Policy Messages Report

Fri, 23 May 2008 13:44:06 +0100

13 May 2008 New research published today by the Department for Work and Pensions explores possible explanations for the relatively high levels of worklessness among tenants in social housing. A separate, forthcoming, report will present the detailed research findings.

Personalisation pilots face a cultural ethos challenge

Mon, 19 May 2008 13:36:47 +0100

The official evaluation of the individual budget pilots, due to be published this summer, has found there are significant problems with implementing the scheme for older people and those with a mental illness.

Participate in the INVOLVE study

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:53:29 +0100

The University of Bristol has been commissioned by INVOLVE (see below for further information)to undertake a scoping study to identify examples of active service user and carer involvement in social care
research.

Equality North East 2008 North East Equality Awards

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:17:17 +0100

Equality North East is pleased to announce the launch of the 2008 North East Equality Awards.

There should be a category that suits your organisation whatever its size! We are constantly looking for those that have made a difference and those that have strived to make equality a reality.

Changes to the Sex Discrimination Act (1975)

Wed, 9 Apr 2008 18:45:57 +0100

Changes to the Sex Discrimination Act (1975) come into effect today,
which include an increased employer liability for sexual harassment
experienced in the workplace.

The amendments, which have been introduced to meet requirements outlined
in the EC Equal Treatment Directive, will also extend the right of
protection for pregnant women and those on maternity leave.

Join the Race for Justice

Mon, 7 Apr 2008 11:12:17 +0100

A coalition of voluntary and community organisations are launching the
'Race for Justice' campaign - and we would like you to be a part of it.