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Reporting when an incident does not need an immediate reponse

Reporting harassment, discrimination or any form of anti-social behaviour that does not need an immediate response. Crime and general anti-social behaviour concerns – call Police 101 non-emergency number (24 hours). Always call 999 in a genuine emergency. Fly tipping, litter, graffiti, abandoned vehicles, dog fouling and general nuisance such as noise – people can call …

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National Minimum Wage from 1 April 2018

Age Group April 2017 April 2018 Increase National Living Wage (25+) £7.50 p.h. £7.83 p.h. 33p/4.4% NMW (21-24) £7.05 p.h. £7.38 p.h. 33p/4.7% NMW (18-20) £5.60 p.h. £5.90 p.h. 30p/5.4% NMW (16-17) £4.05 p.h. £4.20 p.h. 15p/3.7% Apprentice NMW £3.50 p.h. £3.70 p.h. 20p/5.7% Accommodation Offset* £6.40 per day £7.00 per day 60p/9.3%

The Equality Act 2010

The Equality Act combines nine separate pieces of legislation into one single Act simplifying the law and strengthening it in important ways to help tackle discrimination and inequality. The Act aims to make current quality law more consistent, clearer and easier to follow in order to make society fairer. Implementation of the majority of the …

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Health

Working in partnership with Sandwell PCT to identify, assess and monitor functions and policies that impact on equality and community cohesion. Ensuring the PCT and services commission by the PCT fulfill their responsibility under the equality Act 2010, to act as an advocate for all individuals and groups enabling all communities to have a voice …

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Useful links

Kick It Out works throughout the football, educational and community sectors to challenge discrimination, encourage inclusive practices and work for positive change. AABRS is an insolvency organisation that provides help and advice. They have a dedicated page (https://www.aabrs.com/business-resources-for-people-with-disabilities/) about useful resources for disabled people. The guide includes resources you can utilise in the UK, USA, …

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