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Equality and Human Rights commission's job is to promote human rights and create a fairer britain by providing advice and guidance, working to implement an effective legislative framework and raising awareness of your rights.
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GEO is a small policy Department employing just over 100 staff (excluding our legal advisers based in HM Treasury Solicitor’s Department), led by Harriet Harman QC MP(Lord Privy Seal and Minister for Women and Equality). Harriet Harman is supported by Maria Eagle MP(Minister of State at the GEO and Ministry of Justice) and Michael Foster MP (Parliamentary Secretary for Equality at the GEO). Vera Baird QC MP (Solicitor-General) leads on the Equality Bill.
GEO has responsibility within Government for equality strategy and legislation and take the lead on issues relating to women, sexual orientation and transgender equality matters. |
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Education
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Offers a great environment in which to study, whether you're looking to attend full time or one evening a week. All the support you need from tutors and staff, plus an exciting range of facilities.
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One of the top colleges in the country and a National Beacon College of Excellence, providing students and local employers with access to some of the very best teaching and facilities in the UK.
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Homelessness
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Aims to fight homelessness and empower people to fulfil their potential and transform their lives.
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National membership organisation for frontline homelessness agencies in England, aiming to be a catalyst that will help to bring an end to homelessness.
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Information on over 8,000 services that can help homeless people and those at risk of homelessness.
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Shelter's vision is that everyone should have a home - somewhere decent, safe, affordable and permanent.
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The Wellspring is a resource center for homeless and disadvantaged people. The project is on Harvey Street, Stockport (behind Robinsons brewery in the town center).
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Housing Provision
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Manages council owned properties across Oldham Metropolitan Borough, currently providing services to over 12,858 council tenants and leaseholders in Oldham.
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A group of housing associations who together provide more than 13,000 high quality homes across the North West and beyond.
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Exists to build and support communities in the provision of safe, comfortable, secure and affordable homes through partnership with customers and others.
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Housing Association
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Regenda Group is a leading independent north west housing and regeneration organisation, managing 13,000 homes for rent and sale across the region.
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Information
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Advicenow provides readable accurate information on rights and the law in England and Wales. It includes a managed web search of over 200 rights and legal websites, plus features, articles, quizzes and cartoons.
Advicenow is provided by Advice Services Alliance, the coordinating body for UK advice services.
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Millions of people are caring for an elderly relative, a sick friend or a disabled family member. They do it unpaid and often without support. Carers UK is the voice of carers. We improve their lives by providing information, advice, support and by campaigning for change
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Helping people to exercise their rights and responsibilities and to obtain fair treatment under the law, thereby improving their lives. GoogleMap of local CAB |
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The Employers Forum on Age (EFA) is an independent network of leading employers who recognise the need to attract and retain valuable employees - whatever the age.
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European Commission's programme for tackling discrimination.
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The Carers' Hub is a resource for all those looking to commission and develop personalised services for carers. By showcasing a variety of original and innovative practice examples, this site aims to inspire ideas about creative and inventive ways to deliver services in your area.
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Time to Change is England's most ambitious programme to end discrimination faced by people who experience mental health problems. |
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Local Authority
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Provides a wide range of services for the people of the Borough of Oldham and manages an annual budget totalling about £500 million.
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Full details of the services available from Stockport Council
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Full details of the services available from Tameside Council
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Support
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SITRA are a membership organisation and a registered charity with over 25
years experience of offering practitioners a range of affordable policy,
training, information, conference and capacity building services.
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Offers vulnerable people the opportunity to improve their quality of life by providing a stable environment which enables greater independence.
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Aims to provide good quality housing-related support services to vulnerable people to enable them to remain living at home independently, for as long as they wish or are able to do so.
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Aims to provide good quality housing-related support services to vulnerable people to enable them to remain living at home independently, for as long as they wish or are able to do so.
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Voluntary and Community
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Clinks supports the Voluntary and Community Sector working with offenders in England and Wales. Our aim is to ensure the Sector and all those with whom it works, are informed and engaged in order to transform the lives of offenders and their communities.
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Greater Manchester Centre for Voluntary Organisation offers infrastructure support for the voluntary sector in the sub-region of Greater Manchester.
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OCAS is a specialist accounting service aimed at meeting the financial needs of organisations and projects working in the none profit sector. Whether you are a charity, voluntary group or social enterprise, OCAS offer a free and subsidised accounting support service which is specifically designed to help meet your everyday financial challenges.
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