Advice about equality and diversity
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Advice about equality and diversity, Help with developing policies and sample policies, Information on being an employer
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Have a section on their website that covers all areas of Equality.
Provide information about the responsibilities involved in being an employer.
Run a helpline for employers and employees about employment rights and rules.
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Advice about equality and diversity
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Provides advice and information about discrimination and human rights in England, Scotland and Wales.
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Advice about equality and diversity
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Provide a guide to equality law for community groups. This is available at http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/advice-and-guidance/service-providers-guidance/what-equality-law-means-for-your-association-club-or-society/
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Advice about equality and diversity, Information and advice about accessibility, Networking and finding other community groups, Statistics and data, Training for community groups
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Accessibility equipment
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They run the Shopmobility service, which can lend a wheelchair or scooter for people who need to borrow one for a short time. Shopmobility Tel: 01273 32 32 39, email: shopmo@possabilitypeople.org.uk
Possability People also run It's Local Actually - an online tool that lets people search for services and group activities near them in Brighton & Hove. It contains details of local groups, community centres and statutory services. You can search using a map or look for a particular type of group (eg meeting people, sport, self-help).
They have an award winning Accessibility Guide which includes information about accessible services and buildings in Brighton and Hove.
They have a programme of training courses for businesses and charities, covering disability awareness, benefits, IT and group management skills.
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Advice about equality and diversity, Information on being an employer
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The TUC have published a guide to employment rights in 17 different languages at https://www.tuc.org.uk/workingintheUK
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AbilityNet supports people of any age, living with any disability or impairment to use technology to achieve their goals at home, at work and in education. Groups can get advice about how to make their online information and activities accessible to all.