Disability Strategy News
New Highlight Report Released
The States of Guernsey has produced highlight reports to let everyone know how the Disability and Inclusion Programme is progressing. One report is an Easy Read report which is designed for anyone to read. the second is a more [...]
Capacity Law Code of Practice – Consultation
HSC has launched a consultation on the code of practice for the Capacity Law. if you would like to read the draft code of practice and easy read code of practice and give your comments to the HSC please [...]
Songs in the Sunken Garden
When: 28th September 12:30 until 14:30 Lunchtime Concert Aindre Reece-Sheerin Guernsey's foremost baritone will sing a selection of his favourite tunes. This is a fantastic opportunity to see Aindre headline during the lunchtime break of [...]
Members Meeting – 6th September at Les Cotils – Prevention of Discrimination
When: Tuesday 6th September from 6:30 - 8:30 Where: Harry Bound Room, Les Cotils (see access guide Les Cotils Christian Retreat & Conference Centre | AccessAble) What: Prevention of Discrimination The draft Prevention [...]
Prevention of Discrimination Ordinance Published
A media release from the Committee for Employment and Social Security heralded the next stage of brining in the new Prevention of Discrimination Ordinance. After extensive consultation the Ordinance is due to be considered by the States on 28th [...]
34th Highlight Report
An update from the Disability and Inclusion Strategy work has been provided and can be seen by clicking the following button: Highlight Report The latest report covers the period from 31st July- 24th September. If you want earlier [...]
Top 5 Survey
The GDA is looking for help. So if you are a member organisations we need your help to prioritise what the GDA should focus on over the next 4 years. This ties in with the current political term. You [...]
Lasting Power of Attorney Consultation
Consultation The Committee for Health & Social Care (HSC) is inviting comments on the draft of The Capacity (Lasting Powers of Attorney) (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Ordinance, 2021. The GDA has been asked for its comments on the draft [...]
ESS stakeholder group update
2nd meeting of the External stakeholder group members The 2nd meeting of the external stakeholder group (Discrimination Legislation User Group) Meeting was held on 22nd June 2021 Agenda: Update on progress of Policy and implementation work Timeframe Results from training needs [...]
Employment and Discrimination Tribunal Posts
The Employment and Discrimination Tribunal is looking for new panel members and legally qualified chairs to adjudicate on tribunals. This will include tribunals under the new legislation which will provide protection on the grounds of disability and carer status. [...]
Disability Officer end of quarter report
Gill Evans, Disability Officer update March 2021 The new lockdown in January has meant many changes to plans for the first 3 months of the year. Many of the planned disability awareness training sessions had to be cancelled due [...]
GDA review in the media
Guernsey Press 8th January 2021 ITV Channel News - 6th January 2021 Members of the GDA might have seen themselves supporting no more delays on Channel TV last night. If you [...]