The Equality Act 2010 The Equality Act is a piece of legislation that came into effect on October 1st 2010. It replaced previous legislation such as the Race Relations Act 1976 and the Disability Discrimination Act 1995. The Equality Act brings 116 individual bits of legislation together into one act. Combined they make up an …
Ensuring that your workplace is accessible to all can be difficult in an industrial setting. However, there are always ways in which you can improve working conditions for employees with impairments. A simple pallet jack could be one way forward towards ensuring all employees can carry out a range of tasks and are not hindered …
Plastic surgery has gotten a pretty bad reputation over the years, however, more and more people are warming up to the idea of plastic surgery. Not just for cosmetic reasons but for medical reasons as well. Some forms of plastic surgery in Scotland can help improve standard of life and overall functionality in people who …
Disability is often still discriminated against in the workplace. Many employers don’t have the facilities in place to be able to employ someone with a disability and some just don’t have the funds to implement the changes that may be needed to make their workplace more inclusive. This article is to give employers advice on …
If you are looking for employment but aren’t sure if you have the right skills that employers are looking for then you should follow this guide. The team at Use My Ability have come up with a list of ways that you can improve your employability skills. This is useful because following the steps in …
It’s true today that most businesses are going the extra mile to ensure their premises and facilities are accessible to all. This includes the elderly, those with impairments and those who are less-abled. A tarmac driveway or even tarmac driveways can improve your business’ accessibility and allow more and more clients to get through the …
Deciding To Go It Alone There are many reasons to become self-employed. A lot of people fantasise about it, but there are a lot of disadvantages that people don’t always consider. Weighing up the pros and cons will allow you to make a more informed decision and decide if becoming self-employed is the right thing …
The working environment is becoming a more and more inclusive place. Employers are opting for more labour hire of people with disabilities than ever before and as long as the person they are hiring can perform well and has a good working attitude, then disability shouldn’t matter. Even though workplace attitudes are changing, there are …
Education is extremely important for everyone in order to get a job. This is why schools try and make sure they provide the best help that they can for their pupils to help them in the future. Children learn in many ways and at different speeds. This is why it is important that schools can …
It is well known that knowing how to drive can look really good on your CV. Intensive driving courses can be great for both those looking to learn to drive fast and for those who suffer from handicaps that affect your memory or attention span. There are many companies across the UK who provide intensive …