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Difficulties with logging in to this website?

Submitted by Huw on Fri, 11/02/2011 - 01:00

All staff of BASE member organisations should now be able to log-in to this website to view the full text of articles. If you are registered but have forgotten your password you can request a new one at http://base-uk.org/user/password . If you are employed by a member organisation but not registered on the site then please contact us on 01204 880733 or at admin [at] base-uk [dot] org

IMPORTANT: Training postponed

Submitted by Huw on Mon, 21/05/2012 - 16:35

Please note that all BASE training courses scheduled until 4 June have been postponed due to staff illness. We think we've contacted all delegates but please contact Huw Davies at huw [dot] davies [at] base-uk [dot] org if you have any queries.

Australia's 10 year vison for supported employment

Submitted by Huw on Mon, 21/05/2012 - 10:48

The Australian Government has released the document, Inclusive employment 2012-2022 : a vision for supported employment. The report sets out a ten year vision in the way the government assists people with disability in supported employment.

EHRC report looks into work aspirations

Submitted by Huw on Mon, 21/05/2012 - 10:41

A new report from the Equality and Human Rights Commission has found that, while supporting disabled workers can greatly benefit employers and their organisations, disabled people continue to be put at a disadvantage in the workplace.

NAO finds fraud is low but controls could be better

Submitted by Huw on Wed, 16/05/2012 - 10:16

The National Audit Office has published its investigation into levels of fraud within contracted employment programmes.

Written ministerial statement on A4e

Submitted by Huw on Wed, 16/05/2012 - 10:02

Chris Grayling has issued a ministerial statement following an audit of the Department's commercial relationship with A4e.

Government responds to SEN+D Green Paper consultation

Submitted by Huw on Tue, 15/05/2012 - 17:13

The Government has responded to the consultation on the Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Disability Green Paper. Support and aspiration: A new approach to special educational needs and disability – progress and next steps sets out a summary of the key responses to the consultation questions in the green paper, current progress and further plans.

Survey reveals high levels of autism discrimination

Submitted by Huw on Tue, 15/05/2012 - 11:05

In a new survey by The National Autistic Society, over a third of adults with autism (35%) say they have previously experienced bullying or discrimination at work, and 43% say they have left or lost a job because of their condition.

Kenny wins SEQOL employee award

Submitted by Huw on Tue, 15/05/2012 - 10:50

South West

Our congratulations to Kenny Meacham who has won the title of Supported Employee of the Year at an event held by SEQOL, the Swindon-based health and social care company.

The event took place to celebrate the achievements of supported workers who have gone the extra mile. The employees were recognised for their achievements in customer service, team working and being positive role models.

Enable event to showcase IPS project

Submitted by Huw on Thu, 10/05/2012 - 15:35

IPS
Events

Enable are organising a seminar to showcase their Improve Project, a regional model for delivering Individual Placement and Support (IPS). The event takes place in Coventry on 21 June and full details are available here.