The Impact of the Single Equality Bill on Housing
The most significant piece of equality and diversity legislation in 40 years!

26 March 2009 - London - Booking code: 15911
9 April 2009 - Manchester - Booking code: 15912

• About the event
• Benefits of attending
• Who should attend
• Programme
• Venues
• Prices
• Booking

About the Event

The CIH constantly strives to deliver its strapline ‘Open to all, Closed to prejudice’. Building on the launch of its Equality and Diversity strategy for 2008 – 2010 we are proud to have become Stonewall Champions and to be leading the sector with our Positive Action for Disability scheme. With this in mind the CIH are delighted to bring you these two special one day event on the impact of the Single Equality Bill.

What is the Single Equality Bill?

As part of the General Election manifesto of 2005 the Labour Government pledged a new Single Equality Bill to replace, streamline and simplify existing legislation.

The proposed Bill is currently progressing through the parliamentary process and is expected to receive Royal Assent in the Spring of 2009

What impact will the new Bill have on housing providers?

There will be a major impact on all housing providers as it will replace existing legislation, add new legislation and a new public sector Duty (Housing Associations will be expected to comply as they are regulated by a public body).

Proposals include:

• Introduction of a new Equality Duty on the public sector
• Outlawing of age discrimination in the provision of goods and services
• Requirement for transparency – in gender pay, ethnic minority and disability employment
• Extension of positive action
• Strengthening enforcement
• Significant changes to disability legislation

These one day events will give housing professionals the opportunity to take stock of where they are currently with Equality and Diversity within their workplace. The event will identify what to do to ensure you are working within the law and within good practice in areas of race, gender, disability, religion and belief, sexual orientation and age.

Each ‘strand’ of diversity will have a dedicated speaker to give an overview and evaluation of how the Single Equality Bill will affect their area. The plenary sessions will include the opportunity for questions and answers and general delegate interaction. In addition there will be plenary sessions covering topics such as Single Equality Strategies and Action Plans, Equality Impact assessments, latest case law and potential additions to the recognised ‘strands’.

Benefits of attending this event

• Excellent opportunity for employers to revisit their diversity policies & procedures and develop new strategies to bring organisations ‘bang up to date’
• Receive up to date information on the Single Equality Act and find out how it relates back to your day to day role
• Hear from leading professionals on the latest case law
• Learn about equality impact assessments
• An excellent opportunity to network with fellow housing professionals and be involved in interactive discussions
• Receive relevant and up to date information to take you forward in your day to day role
• Learn from credible and influential high profile speakers, leading housing professionals and practitioners
• You can earn up to four hours towards your CIH Continuing Professional Development

Who Should Attend:

These seminars are aimed at housing managers at middle and senior level and at those involved in policy. They will also be of interest to board members and tenant representatives

Programme will include:

Time	Details
9.30	Registration and Refreshments
10.00	Single Equality Bill – a brief overview Jack Moore Single Equality Training and Consultancy
10.15	Presentation for each strand of the Single Equality Bill: An overview and evaluation of each strand, looking at how the Single Equality Bill will affect you! ‘Diversity panel’ of experts delivering sessions on: Race Ronny Flynn, Director of Health and Housing, Race Equality Foundation Gender Sarah Clement, Independent Gender Equality Consultant Disability Alison Lewis, Lewis Training Age Robert Brown, Senior Policy Officer, Equality and Human Rights, Help the Aged Religion/belief Taki Jaffer, Portsmouth Interfaith Forum co-ordinator Sexual orientation Derek Munn, Director of Public Affairs, Stonewall
1.00	Lunch
2.00	Single Equality Strategies & Action Plans: With contributions from the ‘diversity panel’ and practical solutions on consultation and involvement
2.30	Equality Impact Assessments: Good practice examples – developing workable and effective processes
3.00	Refreshments
3.15	Latest Case Law: the panel will discuss cases and their relevance to housing
3:35	Conclusion/Overview of the day: looking at potential additions to the recognised ‘strands’ Jack Moore Single Equality training and consultancy
4:00	Close

Venues

London Venue:

Kensington Close Hotel
Wrights Lane, London, W8 5SF
www.kensingtonclosehotel.co.uk/

Situated in a quiet location, this independent four star hotel was refurbished in 2006. Facilities include 550 en-suite bedrooms, Health Spa which includes an 18 metre heated swimming pool, beauty treatments and gym, 3 Restaurants serving traditional English fayre within the carvery, light meals within Marloe's Bar & Grills and salads in the Brasserie and a dedicated training and conference centre with 15 rooms accommodating up to 200 persons theatre style.
Nearest tube station: High Street Kensington – approximately 2 minutes walk
Parking: chargeable on-site parking for 100 cars

Manchester Venue:

Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel, Manchester
Water Street, Manchester, M3 4JQ
www.marriott.com

This modern 4 star hotel is located in the city centre just 10 minutes from Manchester Central Convention Complex. The hotel is a former warehouse and listed building dating back to 1844 and offers a blend of old features with modern facilities. Facilities include 148 en-suite bedrooms, 5 purpose built meeting rooms accommodating up to 250 persons theatre style, restaurant and bar.
Nearest railway station: Manchester Piccadilly 1 miles
Nearest motorway: M602, J3, 0.5 miles
Parking: Chargeable on-site parking for 80 cars

Prices and Booking

Venue	Date	Booking Code	Price
London	26 March 2009	15911	£265 / 297 +VAT
Manchester	9 April 2009	15912	£265 / 297 +VAT

Delegate Price:

Discounted CIH Member Rate £265 +VAT | Delegate Rate £297 +VAT

Discounted CIH Member Rate applies to members who have chosen the Training and Events Flexible Benefits Package

The delegate price includes a comprehensive delegate pack, all refreshments and lunch. You can earn up to 4 hours towards your CIH Continual Professional Development

All prices are subject to VAT

Special Offers

Book 2 delegates and send a third delegate for half price (all 3 bookings must be received together)

To Make a Booking

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