NDPA News (Page 2)
Scott becomes a fashionista!
Posted: Feb 15, 2008
Ever wondered who the enigmatic, vivasious person is that provides insight to the London School of Fashion on their designs....look no further! .... [More]
Cabinet Update
Posted: Feb 15, 2008Have you been wondering what the NDPA Cabinet have been up to since September's AGM?
.... [More]Carers' Rights
Posted: Feb 15, 2008Personnel Today publish information on Coleman v Attridge Law, arguing that carers' rights need to be protected too.
.... [More]Respect Ability Magazine
Posted: Feb 15, 2008
The NDPA publish the first edition of Respect Ability, the NDPA quarterly magazine. .... [More]
Police officer wins disability discrimination case
Posted: Sep 24, 2007
“This judgement paves the way for increased awareness of the difficulties faced in the workplace by those suffering from mental health problems .... [More]
AGM details
Posted: Sep 17, 2007
The AGM of the NDPA will take place for members on the 18th of September 2007 space is limited so attendees need to register via this site to the General Secretary on the contacts page. .... [More]
ACPO Disability lead to enter live DRC session
Posted: Aug 10, 2007
Commander Rod Jarman of the Metropolitan Police Service is the Association of Chief Police Officers' lead for mental health and disability. .... [More]
Dyslexic Policeman is Disabled
Posted: Jul 24, 2007
The EAT has held that a senior policeman who was diagnosed with minor dyslexia was disabled within the meaning of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 .... [More]
NDPA EGM
Posted: May 24, 2007
NDPA EGM 24th May 2007 .... [More]
Shortfall threatens disability association
Posted: Mar 23, 2007
THE National Disabled Police Asso¡ciation may be forced to shut down within weeks if it does not receive more funding, its chairman has warned. .... [More]
Joint DRC/HSC statement
Posted: Mar 5, 2007
Joint DRC/HSC statement on overarching principles of health and safety management and disability .... [More]
Tackling crime against disabled people must be an urgent priority
Posted: Feb 27, 2007
A third of disabled adults say that they don’t feel safe in their locality and almost a quarter say they have difficulty using police services, a new poll by the Disability Rights Commission (DRC) reveals today. .... [More]
'Autism link' to Asbo youngsters
Posted: Feb 27, 2007
More than a third of children given Asbos have underlying brain disorders such as autism, according to a survey. .... [More]
Peel Ski Club – disabled skiing opportunities
Posted: Feb 16, 2007
The Peel Ski Club was formed to provide skiing opportunities for disabled serving and retired police officers and police staff from all UK forces. Now family and friends with disabilities are able to take part in the Club's biannual holidays. .... [More]
DRC launches the Disability Agenda
Posted: Feb 14, 2007The Disability Rights Commission today launched the Disability Agenda, which sets out the major challenges for public policy in respect of disabled people and their families and recommendations for how to meet them.
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Complete works launch
Posted: Jan 18, 2007
The '4 Amigos' .... [More]
Disability Now Article
Posted: Nov 28, 2006
NDPA chair Scott Westbrook said the Home Office was treating disabled police officers less fairly than those from other minorities .... [More]
Warm Front Grants
Posted: Nov 24, 2006
Free Energency Efficiency!! .... [More]
Carers to benefit from right to request flexible working
Posted: Nov 10, 2006
Carers across the UK are set to benefit from the right to request flexible working. .... [More]
Discrimination Law Review First Seminar
Posted: Nov 6, 2006
This seminar is being organised to encourage public debate on the Discrimination Law Review .... [More]
Disabled badges 'open to abuse'
Posted: Oct 20, 2006
The procedure for handing out disabled parking badges in Cambridgeshire is to be reviewed after a BBC investigation showed it was open to abuse. .... [More]
Disabled 'lifeline' under threat
Posted: Oct 20, 2006
A Lincolnshire bus service considered a "lifeline" by some disabled and elderly people is under threat. .... [More]
Employers still discriminating against workers with cancer despite new legal protection
Posted: Oct 19, 2006
Despite changes in the law aimed at protecting workers with cancer from unfair treatment, a survey by the Disability Rights Commission has revealed that employers are still showing women with breast cancer the door rather than making adjustments that could keep them in work .... [More]
Doubts over new equality chair
Posted: Oct 19, 2006Elizabeth Choppin, October 2006 -Disability Now
The appointment of Trevor Phillips to chair the new joint equalities commission will be a "disaster" for equal rights, according to a leading disability campaigner.
.... [More]Cameron job pledge for disabled
Posted: Oct 19, 2006
Employing disabled people would be a priority for recruitment in Whitehall and the public sector under a Tory government, David Cameron has said. .... [More]
Partners, Positive in Disability
Posted: Oct 3, 2006
West Midlands Police and Shaw Trust are pleased to invite you to attend to a conference entitled “Partners, Positive in Disability”.
This conference is aimed primarily at Senior HR Managers and Diversity Managers although you may wish to invite other senior colleagues.
A number of Forces have already expressed interest in the partnership between Shaw Trust, West Midlands Police and JobCentrePlus and the aim of this conference therefore, is to highlight out successful partnership experiences and to suggest ways in which interested Forces can set up their own arrangements. .... [More]
This conference is aimed primarily at Senior HR Managers and Diversity Managers although you may wish to invite other senior colleagues.
A number of Forces have already expressed interest in the partnership between Shaw Trust, West Midlands Police and JobCentrePlus and the aim of this conference therefore, is to highlight out successful partnership experiences and to suggest ways in which interested Forces can set up their own arrangements. .... [More]
Push to eradicate discrimination in the police force
Posted: Jul 22, 2006
‘Diabetes and the Police Officer – Report and Guidance’ has been launched today to promote equality in the police force.
Sir Ian Blair, Metropolitan Police Commissioner, joined Douglas Smallwood, Chief Executive of Diabetes UK, and John Houghman CBE, Deputy Chairman of the Disability Rights Commission (DRC), at the launch held at Scotland Yard. .... [More]
Sir Ian Blair, Metropolitan Police Commissioner, joined Douglas Smallwood, Chief Executive of Diabetes UK, and John Houghman CBE, Deputy Chairman of the Disability Rights Commission (DRC), at the launch held at Scotland Yard. .... [More]
HIV In The Workplace
Posted: Jul 18, 2006
Press release: HIV IN THE WORKPLACE – NEW WEBSITE
www.e-pf.org.uk
A new website has been launched that aims to foster understanding and raise awareness of HIV in the workplace. .... [More]
www.e-pf.org.uk
A new website has been launched that aims to foster understanding and raise awareness of HIV in the workplace. .... [More]
Employment opportunity-Centrex
Posted: Jun 2, 2006
Post: Interim Head of Race and Diversity
Reports to: Director of the Leadership Academy
Grade: Grade F (£33,200 - £41,500)
Location: The post is centred at Centrex, HQ, Bramshill, Hampshire but working out of other locations will be considered. .... [More]
Reports to: Director of the Leadership Academy
Grade: Grade F (£33,200 - £41,500)
Location: The post is centred at Centrex, HQ, Bramshill, Hampshire but working out of other locations will be considered. .... [More]
Cop makes himself heard on disability
Posted: Apr 20, 2006
Article in The Guardian by Laurence Pollock on 19th April 2006
Policing, historically, has been a macho world where weakness is concealed. Disability was an even bigger no-go area. Recently, however, Leicestershire deputy chief constable David Lindley decided to go there. .... [More]
Policing, historically, has been a macho world where weakness is concealed. Disability was an even bigger no-go area. Recently, however, Leicestershire deputy chief constable David Lindley decided to go there. .... [More]