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2024 Employment Law Changes: Labour's Significant Reforms to Employment Rights
2024 Employment Law Changes: Labour's Significant Reforms to Employment Rights
News & Articles

2024 Employment Law Changes: Labour's Significant Reforms to Employment Rights

In 2024, there have been several legislative changes to workplace law. April saw changes to flexible working from the previous government. And in October, changes to sexual harassment reporting, action and penalties came into effect under the new Labour government. This blog explains the recent changes with the help of our wonderful Ambassadors and signposts to further details for business looking to get to grips with the changes.
Includability
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December 17, 2024
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December 17, 2024
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What is National Inclusion Week 2024?
What is National Inclusion Week 2024?
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What is National Inclusion Week 2024?

National Inclusion Week 2024 is a time dedicated to celebrating diversity, promoting inclusion, and raising awareness about the importance of creating a more inclusive society.
Includability
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September 23, 2024
Sign Solutions
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September 23, 2024
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A Journey of Adaptation and Support
A Journey of Adaptation and Support
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A Journey of Adaptation and Support

In the realm of workplace inclusivity, stories like Kaye Moors' highlight the importance of adaptive solutions and community support.
Chris Taylor
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August 22, 2024
DRUM
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August 22, 2024
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What is Disability Pride Month?
What is Disability Pride Month?
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What is Disability Pride Month?

Disability Pride Month is a time of celebration, empowerment, and advocacy for the rights and achievements of people with disabilities. It's a month dedicated to raising awareness, challenging stigma, and promoting inclusivity in all aspects of society.
Includability
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July 12, 2024
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July 12, 2024
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Just Checking is an Includability Committed Employer
Just Checking is an Includability Committed Employer
Press Release

Just Checking is an Includability Committed Employer

Includability – Certified B Corp – is delighted to welcome Just Checking as an Includability Committed Employer for 2023.
Includability
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September 19, 2023
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September 19, 2023
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Parkinson’s UK awards grant to Neuro Heroes
Parkinson’s UK awards grant to Neuro Heroes
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Parkinson’s UK awards grant to Neuro Heroes

Support charity Parkinson’s UK has awarded a new physical activity grant to Neuro Heroes, an online physical activity provider helping people with neurological conditions improve their wellbeing.
Includability
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September 19, 2023
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September 19, 2023
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Navigating the 6 Pillars of Diversity & Inclusion
Navigating the 6 Pillars of Diversity & Inclusion
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Navigating the 6 Pillars of Diversity & Inclusion

The pillars of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) can be hard to navigate for any business. Lucky for you, Includability partners with incredible organisations that can help your company fulfil its D+I needs. When investing in a EDI strategy for your organisation, you want to make sure that what you’re doing is going to produce meaningful results.
Includability
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September 5, 2023
Business Disability Forum
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September 5, 2023
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Isaac Harvey has been awarded an MBE in this year’s New Year’s Honours List!
Isaac Harvey has been awarded an MBE in this year’s New Year’s Honours List!
Disability

Isaac Harvey has been awarded an MBE in this year’s New Year’s Honours List!

Huge congratulations to the amazing Isaac Harvey on being awarded his MBE in this year’s New Year’s Honours List!!
Includability
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September 5, 2023
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September 5, 2023
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Golden Lane Housing Is Now an Includability Committed Employer
Golden Lane Housing Is Now an Includability Committed Employer
Press Release

Golden Lane Housing Is Now an Includability Committed Employer

Includability is delighted to welcome Golden Lane Housing (GLH) as an Includability Committed Employer for 2022.
Includability
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September 5, 2023
Mencap
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September 5, 2023
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Panathlon Foundation has Record Breaking Year
Panathlon Foundation has Record Breaking Year
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Panathlon Foundation has Record Breaking Year

Special needs charity and Includability Charity Partner, the Panathlon Foundation, has reported a record-breaking year of participation.
Includability
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September 5, 2023
Panathlon Foundation
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September 5, 2023
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Panathlon Wins SJA Award for Sport for Social Change
Panathlon Wins SJA Award for Sport for Social Change
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Panathlon Wins SJA Award for Sport for Social Change

Includability Charity Partners Panathlon won the ‘Sport for Social Change’ award at the Sports Journalists’ Association’s British Sports Awards.
Includability
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September 5, 2023
Panathlon Foundation
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September 5, 2023
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Understanding the Importance of Accessibility in Web Design
Understanding the Importance of Accessibility in Web Design
Technology

A quick guide for businesses to help understand the Importance of accessibility in Web Design

Designing a website is an exciting project. You are taking information from a client and building their thoughts and ideas into a visual and text based representation of themselves or their business.
Includability
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September 5, 2023
Includability
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September 5, 2023
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Business Disability Forum - Disability Essentials Toolkits
Business Disability Forum - Disability Essentials Toolkits
Resources

Business Disability Forum release Disability Essentials Toolkit

This collection of resources contains essential, free disability guidance and resources for business, and links to additional content which is available to BDF Members only. The COVID-19 Toolkit provides free advice and guidance for organisations about how to support their employees and customers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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September 5, 2023
Business Disability Forum
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September 5, 2023
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Q&A with Asperger's champion Alex Manners
Q&A with Asperger's champion Alex Manners
Guide

Q&A with Asperger's champion Alex Manners

We talked to Asperger's champion Alex Manners
Chris Taylor
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September 1, 2023
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September 1, 2023
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Dimensions Highlight Importance of Empowering Autistic People to Vote
Dimensions Highlight Importance of Empowering Autistic People to Vote
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Dimensions Highlight Importance of Empowering Autistic People to Vote

A survey commissioned to mark the Local Elections by Dimensions, sheds new light on the voting experiences of people with learning disabilities.
Includability
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September 1, 2023
Dimensions
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September 1, 2023
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Dimensions Introduces Mental Health First Aiders
Dimensions Introduces Mental Health First Aiders
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Dimensions Introduces Mental Health First Aiders

The newly qualified Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAs) will be based around the country and will be on hand to provide support to fellow members of staff who may be experiencing poor mental health or emotional distress.
Includability
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September 1, 2023
Dimensions
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September 1, 2023
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GCHQ: Dyslexic Thinking Skills ‘Mission Critical’ for Protecting Country
GCHQ: Dyslexic Thinking Skills ‘Mission Critical’ for Protecting Country
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GCHQ: Dyslexic Thinking Skills ‘Mission Critical’ for Protecting Country

UK security and intelligence agency, GCHQ has said the thinking skills of people with dyslexia is “mission critical” for keeping the country safe from cyber-attacks.
Includability
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September 1, 2023
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September 1, 2023
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Deaf Awareness and Useful Signs - Webinar
Deaf Awareness and Useful Signs - Webinar
Resources

Deaf Awareness and Useful Signs - Webinar

Includability featured deaf awareness and a basic introduction to basic British Sign Language (BSL) words and gave information on BSL training courses.
Includability
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September 1, 2023
Sign Solutions
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September 1, 2023
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Katarzyna Ptak is the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion officer at Mencap Q&A
Katarzyna Ptak is the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion officer at Mencap Q&A
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Q&A with Mencap's Katarzyna Ptak

We talk to Katarzyna Ptak the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion officer at Mencap
Includability
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September 1, 2023
Mencap
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September 1, 2023
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Lexxic Partners with Neurodiversity Celebration Week
Lexxic Partners with Neurodiversity Celebration Week
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Lexxic Partners with Neurodiversity Celebration Week

Includability partner Lexxic are collaborating with the founder of Neurodiversity Celebration Week
Includability
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August 30, 2023
Lexxic
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August 30, 2023
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UK Government Appoints Kate Headley as Disability & Access Ambassador
UK Government Appoints Kate Headley as Disability & Access Ambassador
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Government Appoints Kate Headley as Disability & Access Ambassador

The UK Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, Chloe Smith, announced the appointment of new Disability and Access Ambassadors including Kate Headley, the Co-Founder and Director of The Clear Company.
Includability
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August 30, 2023
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August 30, 2023
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Colourful Codes Help the Visually Impaired
Colourful Codes Help the Visually Impaired
Accessibility

Colourful Codes Help the Visually Impaired

A new, colourful, type of QR barcode is helping visually impaired people live better by identifying products in shops and allowing access to health information about food is coming to the UK.
Includability
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August 30, 2023
Berkshire Vision
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August 30, 2023
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Why Employee Trust is Key to Understanding Disability Needs
Why Employee Trust is Key to Understanding Disability Needs
Disability

Why Employee Trust is Key to Understanding Disability Needs

UK’s national employers’ network and membership organisation, Business Disability Forum (BDF) has published research which found organisations need to build understanding and trust among employees when collecting global employee disability data.
Includability
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August 30, 2023
Business Disability Forum
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August 30, 2023
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SIC Becomes an Official Partner
SIC Becomes an Official Partner
Press Release

Includability is delighted to welcome SIC as an Official Partner.

SIC have developed a community business centre and are bringing together businesses, leaders and managers who recognise the potential of disabled talent and developing an inclusive workplace culture - but who don’t necessarily know where to start, or how to apply it.
Includability
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August 30, 2023
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August 30, 2023
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Disability

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Anna Kennedy Online
Anna Kennedy Online
Charity

Anna Kennedy Online

We are a small charity with a big heart, that raises Autism Awareness and acceptance
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Business Disability Forum
Business Disability Forum
D&I Consultancy, Membership Body

Business Disability Forum

Business Disability Forum is a not-for-profit membership organisation that supports businesses to recruit, retain and develop disabled employees and serve disabled customers. Our 400 members employ around 20% of the UK workforce and an estimated 8 million people worldwide.
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Dimensions
Dimensions
Charity

Dimensions

In 1976, armed with a single phone in a rented office, Dimensions began supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs out of institutions, helping them lead ordinary lives in their local communities.
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Golden Lane Housing
Golden Lane Housing
Housing

Golden Lane Housing

Golden Lane Housing works with people with a learning disability or autistic people to provide supported housing around which they can build their lives. They were established as an independent registered charity by Mencap in 1998 to help tackle the immense challenges that people with a learning disability face in finding a home.
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JAAQ
JAAQ
Support Service

JAAQ

Whether it’s for yourself, wanting to support someone you know, or you’re just curious to understand better, JAAQ is here. Just ask a question.
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Just Checking
Just Checking
Sheltered Housing

Just Checking

Just Checking is an activity monitoring system which helps care professionals complete objective, evidence based care needs assessments of adults with dementia, learning disabilities and autism.
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Panathlon Foundation
Panathlon Foundation
Charity

Panathlon Foundation

Panathlon is a national charity which gives thousands of young people with disabilities and special educational needs every year the opportunity to take part in competitive sport.
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SIC.
SIC.
Diversity & Inclusion, Disability

SIC.

SIC is breaking down the barriers that view employing disabled people as an act of charity. We are proving that not only are disabled people one of the biggest untapped sources of talent in the UK economy; but that for organisations, shifting to an inclusive work culture means access and breaking down barriers for everyone. It’s time that D&I includes Disability.
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Sign Solutions
Sign Solutions
Accessibility Consultancy

Sign Solutions

Founded in 1998, we are passionate about ensuring that Deaf and hard of hearing people have the access they are entitled to under the Equalities Act.
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Study Sharpe
Study Sharpe
Deaf Awareness Training

Study Sharpe

Professional, Signature Approved & Industry Targeted Deaf Awareness training for businesses and individuals across the UK.
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Disability

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Disability

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Alex Manners

Asperger's Champion, Motivational Speaker, Presenter & Author

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Disability
Aspergers
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Andrew Baker MBE BCAv

Founder of Play2Give. Honoured with an MBE for services to charity in the 2021 New Year Honours

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Charity
Disability
Anna Kennedy OBE

Founder UK Autism Charity AnnaKennedyonline , Autism Ambassador Presenter Women's Radio Station , Autism's got Talent

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Disability
Dave Walsh

Inspirational Speaker | Motivational Speaker | The World's Strongest Disabled Man | Disability Advocate

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Disability
Mental Health
Diane Lightfoot

CEO at Business Disability Forum

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Disability
Emm Sharpe

Bespoke Deaf Awareness & support training for businesses and individuals, alongside a range of expertly taught British Sign Language (BSL) accredited courses.

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