| Contracting for Personalised Outcomes |
This is a report on an event held in the East Midlands by the Department of Health on 'Contracting for Personalised Outcomes'. One EM attended as did several members of the third sector Health & Social Care Network. If you are interested in joining t ...
Publication date: 07 May 2010
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| Outing Notts: A study into the substance misuse needs and experiences of LGBT people in Notts |
This study explored the drug and alcohol using patterns of lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and trans-gendered people in Nottinghamshire. It was undertaken by the International School for Communities, Rights and Inclusion at the University of Central Lancashire.
Publication date: 05 May 2010
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| Obesity, Physical Activity and Diet |
Obesity is a major public health problem due to its association with serious chronic diseases. Obesity also increases occurrence of major risk factors for cardiovascular related mortality and is associated with cancer, disability, reduced quality of life and can lead to premature death.
Publication date: 28 April 2010
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| The Price of Race Inequality, The Black Manifesto 2010 |
Britain is a country rightly proud of its historic contributions to setting the global standard for democracy and the rule of law. Despite this progress there remain many challenges to achieving the 'good society' and responding to the critical issues of globalisation and increased diversity.
Publication date: 20 April 2010
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| European Commission against Racism and Intolerance |
The European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) has published its fourth report on the United Kingdom which deals with racism, xenophobia, anti-Semitism and intolerance in this country. ECRI’s Chair, Nils Muiznieks, pointed out positive steps in fighting discrimination, but also expressed concern that racist incidents had become more frequent, police powers were exercised in a manner that disproportionately affected minority groups, Gypsies and Travellers still faced serious discrimination and asylum-seekers remained in a vulnerable position.
Publication date: 14 April 2010
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| Seeing Double: Realising Rights |
Seeing Double: Realising Rights looks at the problems faced by women of ethnic minorities in the prison system. It highlights the racial and sexual discrimination that they face and suggests some ways in which the situation can be improved by criminal justice authorities.
Publication date: 14 April 2010
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| Doing Things Differently: Step Changes in Skills and Inclusion |
Following a series of roundtable discussions and an open consultation, the National Skills Forum and Associate Parliamentary Skills Group have launched the final report of their inquiry into skills and social inclusion. The report focuses on the impa ...
Publication date: 14 April 2010
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| Defending local grants: resources you can use |
Resources you can use at local level which will help you to convince councillors, commissioning officers and procurement professionals that grants should continue to be used to fund local organisations and groups. Published by NAVCA on behalf of the ...
Publication date: 14 April 2010
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| Sub National Review Briefing |
Recent policy developments in economic and spatial planning will result in a drawing together of the way in which planning and development (economic and land use) is undertaken at regional level. In moving towards integrated regional planning there will be new emphasis on economic planning through a spatial approach in order to achieve greater sustainability for the region.
Publication date: 18 March 2010
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| BME Position Statement |
One East Midlands would like to confirm and reiterate its position, to all members and stakeholders, in relation to our work in developing the regional BME Policy Forum:
A key strategic objective for One East Midlands is: "to provide support to the development of BME voice and policy influence in the region through a BME Policy Forum".
Publication date: 18 March 2010
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| Health Inequalities Briefing |
Sir Micheal Marmot has produced a national review of health inequalities and how to tackle them. The review was published in February and we have produced a briefing on the findings. Please see the attached report.
Publication date: 18 March 2010
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| Compact Debate: Response from the East Midlands VCS |
This is a response document compiled from events held in the East Midlands during Compact Week in regards to the national consultation, in 2008. If you have any further comments or views please get in touch with ...
Publication date: 18 March 2010
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| East Midlands Regional Project Summary |
This is a copy of the bid made by One EM on behalf of the Social Inclusion Policy Forum.
Publication date: 30 November 2009
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| Emerging Strategy Direction |
During the first meeting of the Social Inclusion Policy Forum a record of policy issues were discussed and framed. It was approved at their meeting on the 24 September 2009.
Publication date: 30 November 2009
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| Social Inclusion Policy Forum Report |
This is a report of the inaugural meeting of the Social Inclusion Policy Forum held on the 14 July 2009.
Publication date: 30 November 2009
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