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Launching a consultation on conversion therapy – Equality Hub

WEBEquality Hub, 29 October 2021 - LGBT. Mike Freer was recently appointed the Minister for Equalities, with a specific focus on LGBT rights. Read our Q and A with him where he …

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Improving Maternal Health Disparities: My recommendations …

WEBI have written to the new Patient Safety Minister Maria Caulfield MP and Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty who is leading the new Office for Health …

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Launch of a new toolkit for returners – Equality Hub

WEBIt is designed as a roadmap following every stage of returning to work, with information, ideas and actions. It includes advice on care and flexible working, free …

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How are we tackling gender stereotypes and sexual harassment in …

WEBThe seminar forms part of the Government Equalities Office’s Workplace and Gender Equality (WAGE) programme. This is a £1.1 million programme aiming to …

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Tips for looking after your wellbeing from GEO – Equality Hub

WEBToday, Monday 18 May, marks the start of Mental Health Awareness week across the UK. It’s such a difficult time for a lot of people at the moment and can be a strain on our …

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COVID disparities report: key findings and next steps

WEBWe know that at least 60 per cent of south Asian people carry a gene which doubles the risk of respiratory failure from COVID-19. This gene is only carried by two …

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Research into the experiences of those who have undergone …

WEBIn July 2018, the National LGBT survey findings showed that 2% of LGBT+ respondents had undergone conversion therapies and a further 5% had been offered …

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Help us continue to tackle LGBT bullying in schools

WEBSince 2014, the Government Equalities Office (GEO) has run programmes to prevent and tackle homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying in schools. As part of …

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Equality Hub – News and updates from the Equality Hub

WEBLaunching a consultation on conversion therapy. Equality Hub, 29 October 2021 - LGBT. Mike Freer was recently appointed the Minister for Equalities, with a …

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Menopause in Construction: Improving support for women in the …

WEBTo mark Menopause Awareness Month, the Equality Hub is shining a light on employers like Willmott Dixon who are showing leadership in the construction sector in …

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Why we no longer use the term ‘BAME’ in government

WEBIn its report, published on 31 March 2021, the Commission found that aggregate terms like ‘BAME’ (black, Asian and minority ethnic) were no longer helpful …

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Government engaging with body image influencers crucial to …

WEBAnybody and everybody can be affected by self-doubt about their body image. Today, from a very young age, our children are bombarded with images from all …

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International Men’s Day 2020 – Equality Hub

WEBInternational Men’s Day is celebrated across the world and recognises the positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities. Here in the UK the …

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Kemi Badenoch, Minister of State for Equalities – Equality Hub

WEBRace Disparity Unit and Kemi Badenoch, Minister of State for Equalities, 3 December 2021 - GEO team. One of the most pressing questions posed by the …

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In Her Words: Women in science need to be visible

WEBWomen in science need to be visible. Role models need be ‘seen’. Without seeing women like us it’s difficult to picture how and what a career would look like, or …

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Have your say on how maternity services can work for you

WEBTo address this disparity, DHSC have launched the ‘Better Births: Improving outcomes of maternity services in England’ programme which is looking at the future of …

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In Her Words: Why Girlguiding matters today – Equality Hub

WEBTo mark Wor ld Thinking Day (22 February), we hear from Girlguiding volunteer Emma Rayers about the effect Girlguiding has had on her life.. It’s a labour of …

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