It has long been a concern that traditional planning consultation methods do not adequately capture the views of the majority. Instead, they tend to be dominated by individuals with certain characteristics – typically older people or retirees, with high disposable […]
This guest blog was written by Nisreen Ameen, Lecturer at Queen Mary University London. Britain has one of the largest gender pay gaps in the European Union, with women earning roughly 21% less than men. This means that women in […]
At this time of year, high streets and shops across the country are bustling, decked out with lights and colourful decorations, and of course, the familiar Christmas tunes. For many, this is part and parcel of the exciting run up […]
This guest blog was written by Val Williams, Professor of Disability Studies at the University of Bristol. People with learning disabilities can often find themselves feeling excluded when it comes to making decisions about their lives. This can range from […]
“I am now convinced that the simplest approach will prove to be the most effective – the solution to poverty is to abolish it directly by a now widely discussed measure: the guaranteed income.” Martin Luther King, 1967 It may […]
One of the Knowledge Exchange’s key aims is to support the use of evidence and research in public policy and practice. Our Information Service database has been recognised by the Alliance for Useful Evidence in its Evidence Ecosystem which illustrated […]
“We have a moral duty to remove the barriers to participation for people with disabilities, and to invest sufficient funding and expertise to unlock their vast potential.” Professor Stephen Hawking (2011) In the UK, the disability employment gap – the […]
On 3rd May 2018 voters in England will go to the polls in local elections. These elections will decide the make-up of local and borough councils across the UK, as well as some additional direct elections for the Mayoralties of […]
In March 2018, a Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission report found 13 systematic concerns about Traveller accommodation, suggesting that Traveller communities are subject to an “out of sight, out of mind” mentality from local authorities and service providers. You do […]
“We need to admit that there is no standard brain” Dr Thomas Armstrong It is estimated that over 1 in 100 people in the UK are autistic and awareness of the concept of ‘neurodiversity’ is rising. It recognises that autism, […]
