New resources for staff, carers, volunteers and their families. Organisations from across Scotland have worked together to create a new platform to help health and social care workers and carers look after their physical and mental health. Launching today, a new national digital wellbeing hub will enable staff, carers, volunteers and their families to access relevant support when they need it, and provides a range of self-care and wellbeing resources designed to aid resilience as the whole workforce responds to the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19). The hub is the first of its kind in the UK and its content
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New coronavirus helpline set up for vulnerable Scots
New coronavirus helpline set up for vulnerable Scots A helpline has been set up to provide essential assistance to those who do not have a network of support, but who may be at increased risk if they contract coronavirus (COVID-19). It is for anyone who: cannot get online is over 70 is disabled requires the support of mental health services is pregnant receives a flu jab for health reasons The service offers help to people in these categories who do not have family or existing community support. The helpline – 0800 111 4000 – will operate during core working hours
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Disability Equality Scotland Launch Hate Crime Charter Pilot
Disability Equality Scotland Launch Hate Crime Charter Pilot Disability Equality Scotland is delighted to be working with Stagecoach East as part of a pilot programme on behalf of Transport Scotland, designed to tackle hate crime on public transport. Transport Scotland’s Hate Crime Working Group, led by Disability Equality Scotland have conducted a series of public consultations on the topic, which led to the creation of a Hate Crime Charter. The Charter sets out our stance on Hate Crime. Stagecoach East believes that everyone has the right to travel safely and any aggressive, bullying or harassing behaviour will not be tolerated
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News: Disability Equality Scotland Poll Highlights Support for Hate Crime Charter
In the latest poll by Disability Equality Scotland, 92% (106 respondents) supported the introduction of a Hate Crime Charter on public transport. Disability Equality Scotland lead a Working Group to take forward the Hate Crime Charter project. The aim of the project is to create a recognised system to encourage transport providers, members of the public and other services to support a zero-tolerance approach to hate crime. Each week Disability Equality Scotland send out a poll question to their members on a topical issue. For the week beginning 14 October 2019, the following question was posed: “Would a Hate Crime
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Majority of Disability Equality Members feel confident in reporting an incident of doorstep crime
In a new poll by Disability Equality Scotland, the majority of members who responded feel confident in reporting an incident of doorstep crime. A summary of the responses is found below: Question: Would you feel confident to report an incident, or suspected incident of doorstep crime? Results: Yes 94% (29 respondents) No 6% (2 respondents) Your comments: “Fortunately I live on an island so anyone with criminal intent has to make an effort to come here and has to leave again on a ferry, so we have very little doorstep trouble” “We have these doorsetep traders call several times a
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News: Scottish government publishes ‘easy read’ Victims’ Code
An ‘easy read’ version of the Victims’ Code for Scotland has been launched to help victims with communications difficulties understand their rights. The Scottish government has also awarded £50,000 to the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) to develop a speech, language and communication screening tool for use by Appropriate Adults, who help vulnerable individuals with communication difficulties when they are in contact with the police. Speaking ahead of a visit to Victim Support Scotland in Edinburgh, Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf said: “Anyone who has been a victim of crime should have confidence that they will receive the right support and advice through the criminal justice process and
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News: Police Scotland launch Safer Communities Twitter Feed
Police Scotland Safer Communities department (which includes ourselves in Equality and Diversity) are delighted to launch our @PSsafercomms twitter feed. Please can I ask that you follow our account and tag and share any relevant information and other partners who may want to follow us. We will post messages regarding partnership working, engagement events and advice on crime prevention.
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Coming Soon: Hate Crime on Public Transport – West Lothian
We are working with our partners from Police Scotland, Transport Scotland and SESTran (South East of Scotland Transport Partnership) to host an event on the topic of Hate Crime on Public Transport. Hate Crime has become more of an issue, but specifically so on public transport and we are keen to hold a discussion on ways in which we can all take steps to combat it. Transport Scotland are keen to establish a national Hate Crime Charter, which would set out a series of pledges to tackle hate crime. The idea will be that transport providers sign up to this Charter, pledging their commitment
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