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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Positive news in the fight for workers’ rights and better work places.
New rights for parents of premature babies
Up to 12 weeks of paid leave under Neonatal Care Act
Read MoreUnions 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.
Read MoreCelebrations 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.
Read MoreMSPs 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.
Read MoreNew resource to tackle sexual harassment at work
Toolkit outlines how to campaign for zero-tolerance approach
Read MoreSocial 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.
Read MoreBBC 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.
Read MoreCall 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.
Read MoreUnions 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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