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Real Voices: Succeeding at work with a learning disability

In this week’s Real Voices, a young adult with learning disabilities describes her struggle to find employment that could accommodate her needs.

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New rights for parents of premature babies

Up to 12 weeks of paid leave under Neonatal Care Act

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Unions urge protection for young people’s futures

Trade unions have backed a call from social workers and educational psychologists for urgent UK Government action to protect the future of young people.

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Celebrations as Carer’s Leave Bill receives royal assent

The Carers’ Leave Bill has received royal assent, meaning unpaid carers in England, Scotland and Wales will have the legal right to take carer’s leave.

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MSPs back social work bursaries petition

A powerful cross-party committee of MSPs has agreed to take action to support the need for  social work university students’ to be provided with bursaries during the final years of their courses in Scotland.

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New resource to tackle sexual harassment at work

Toolkit outlines how to campaign for zero-tolerance approach

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Social work students set for their day in Parliament

Student social workers in Scotland will have their petition for better support heard by MSPs on 22 March.

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BBC The Apprentice star hails inspiring new docu-film about social entrepreneur

Check out this positive news story: The release of a new docu-film about a social entrepreneur has been hailed by BBC The Apprentice star Tim Campbell. The film highlights the work of Lawrence Tijjani in his bid to support marginalised communities.

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Call for more support for degree apprenticeships

A 10-point plan has been launched setting out options to grow the number of degree apprenticeships on offer.

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Unions launch campaign day to protect the right to strike

Events across the UK on 1st February to oppose anti-strike legislation

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