Reported by Scottish Housing News – the news we share raises awareness of equality issues being reported in the media. Ideas are being gathered to drive a fairer recovery in the wake of coronavirus. Organisations and community groups are being asked to share ideas and evidence-based on their experiences of responding to the pandemic, and … Continue reading Equality News Update: Scottish Housing News: Views sought to help tackle poverty and inequality in Scotland
Equality News Update: Scottish Government News: Sustainable health and social care services
One in three visually impaired people have been injured by pavement boards, according to RNIB Scotland.
Fife Centre for Equalities and ScotGEM
Fife Centre for Equalities is hosting a ScotGEM student from the University of St Andrews who is carrying a short survey to learn from the experiences of patients in accessing local general practices (GPs). If you live in Fife and have experience of attending a GP locally, please take part in the survey by clicking … Continue reading Fife Centre for Equalities and ScotGEM
Women’s Rights – CEDAW Review Consultation
Fife Centre for Equalities (FCE) is encouraging women who live, work or study in Fife to take part in the UN review of the status of women’s rights in the UK.
Impact of Welfare Reform on Equality – Quick Survey
This survey is to find out about the impact on welfare reform, including changes to benefits and the introduction Universal Credit on equality groups.
FCE Roundtable on: Human Rights and the Scottish Parliament
FCE is hosting a roundtable on Human Rights on Wednesday 28 February, 1-3pm at New Volunteer House, 16 East Fergus Place, Kirkcaldy KY1 1XT. Points raised in the discussion will be submitted to the Equalities and Human Rights Committee of the Scottish Parliament for the upcoming parliamentary review. (click here for a detailed document about … Continue reading FCE Roundtable on: Human Rights and the Scottish Parliament
Have your say: EHRC plans to enforce the gender pay gap regulations consultation
The Equality and Human Rights Commission is consulting on a range of powers that they can use to enforce the law and have set in their draft policy on their plans so that employers follow the law without the need for formal enforcement action. The consulting is on the planned approach to enforcement and comments are welcome from … Continue reading Have your say: EHRC plans to enforce the gender pay gap regulations consultation
Fife Universal Credit Roll Out
Come along and visit one of our many Brexit discussion sessions, with the opportunity to ask questions, share your concerns or opinions or even just for a coffee and a chat. We will hold the sessions on: Monday 19th June, 10:30am-12:30pm Town House , 2 Wemyssfield, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1XW. Wednesday 21st June, 6:30-8:30pm Parkgate Community Centre […]
FCE Response to the Independent Review of Hate Crime Legislation in Scotland
FCE responded to the Scottish Goverment's Independent Review of Hate Crime Legislation in Scotland closing today with the points below. Our position took into consideration the points raised during our roundtables, feedback from community groups and members in Fife and also incorporates references to current research on the barriers faced by protected characteristics groups. To download a … Continue reading FCE Response to the Independent Review of Hate Crime Legislation in Scotland
FCE Response to Let’s Talk: the new plan for Fife
An Equality Perspective on the Draft Plan for Fife Local Outcome Improvement Plan 2017 – 2027 FCE held on Wednesday 25 October 2017 in New Volunteer House a roundtable discussion on the Fife Partnership plan to make Fife by 2027 a place where all residents live good lives, make informed choices and have a sense … Continue reading FCE Response to Let’s Talk: the new plan for Fife
FCE Roundtable on Let’s Talk: the new plan for Fife
FCE held on Wednesday 25 October 2017 in New Volunteer House a roundtable discussion on the Fife Partnership plan to make Fife by 2027 a place where all residents live good lives, make informed choices and have a sense of control to reach their full potential and where all children are safe, happy and healthy. … Continue reading FCE Roundtable on Let’s Talk: the new plan for Fife
Let’s Talk – the new plan for Fife
The Fife Partnership is currently seeking ideas to make Fife by 2027 a place where all residents live good lives, make informed choices and have a sense of control to reach their full potential and where all children are safe, happy and healthy. The video below (with Closed Captions) explains the wider vision of … Continue reading Let’s Talk – the new plan for Fife
BREXIT: Fife Consultation Summary Report September 2017
Executive Summary The following report outlines the process and findings Fife Centre for Equalities took to collect concerns that Brexit may have on communities on behalf of Fife Council. It was agreed we would seek the opinions of 60 residents of Fife through who were concerned or wishing to share their views about Brexit. The … Continue reading BREXIT: Fife Consultation Summary Report September 2017
BREXIT Questionnaire
Come along and visit one of our many Brexit discussion sessions, with the opportunity to ask questions, share your concerns or opinions or even just for a coffee and a chat. We will hold the sessions on: Monday 19th June, 10:30am-12:30pm Town House , 2 Wemyssfield, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1XW. Wednesday 21st June, 6:30-8:30pm Parkgate Community Centre […]
BREXIT Meetings
Come along and visit one of our many Brexit discussion sessions, with the opportunity to ask questions, share your concerns or opinions or even just for a coffee and a chat. We will hold the sessions on: Monday 19th June, 10:30am-12:30pm Town House , 2 Wemyssfield, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1XW. Wednesday 21st June, 6:30-8:30pm Parkgate Community Centre … Continue reading BREXIT Meetings