Commission announces adoption date for EU strategy for the rights of the child

Date: 25th September 2010
Category: UK 1st periodic review

The EU strategy for the rights of the child will be adopted on 17 November 2010.

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Regulation of Independent Healthcare in Scotland

Date: 30th August 2010
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

This paper consults on future arrangements for the regulation of independent healthcare in Scotland and seeks views on the definition and scope of independent healthcare services that should be regulated.

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Pilot project to encourage conversation of precarious work into work with rights

Date: 30th August 2010
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The European Commission has announced a call for proposals to fund projects relating to the issue of precarious work in the EU and the ways and means to improve the social rights of people in temporary employment, on fixed-term contracts and temporary agency workers.

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'see me...' Local Grants Scheme

Date: 30th August 2010
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'see me's Local Grants Scheme will grant awards of up to £5,000 to local groups who can come up with fresh and innovative ideas and projects to tackle the stigma and discrimination associated with mental ill-health.

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Equitable Charitable Trust

Date: 29th August 2010
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The Equitable Charitable Trust is an education charity. It makes grants totalling up to £1 million each year towards education projects for children and young people under the age of 25 who are from disadvantaged backgrounds or disabled.

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New version of Shelter Scotland’s successful classroom kit now available

Date: 27th August 2010
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare, Family Environment and Alternative Care

New lesson plans on homelessness and bad housing are now available for Early and First level pupils as part of Shelter Scotland's popular interactive classroom kit.

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Thinkuknow website

Date: 27th August 2010
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

Thinkuknow is an education initiative which promotes internet safety for children and young people in the UK.

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Budget hits the poorest hardest, says IFS

Date: 25th August 2010
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care, Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

The coalition government's first Budget has hit the poorest families hardest, a leading economic think tank has said.

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Pay employers to offer Internships

Date: 17th August 2010
Category: Respect for the views of the child, Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities, Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

A "non-graduate talent pool" would benefit business and at-risk young people.

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The Women's Fund for Scotland

Date: 16th August 2010
Category: Funding

The Women's Fund for Scotland (WFS) is dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls across Scotland. It raises money from individuals and organisations, which is then distributed through grants to charities and community groups working with and for women.

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