2nd May 2020 – Polish Heritage Days Celebration and a chance to WIN a prize!

Community news, Event / April 21, 2020

#StayAtHome, #StaySafe and Celebrate Polish Heritage Days & 80th Anniversary of Battle of Britain with us! Decorate your balcony, your window or your garden with symbols of Polish Heritage Day and 80th Anniversary of Battle of Britain and – WIN A PRIZE! Polish Heritage Days are an annual festival organised by Dorset Polish Centre. We are very pleased …

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Support and resources

Community news / May 21, 2020

There are a number of sources to provide support to people in the current pandemic and with the restrictions on movement. If you would like to stay on top of current regulations, help available in our area and sources of information in different languages, as well as potential hazards you will find the latest information below. …

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) information leaflet in various languages

Coronavirus (Covid 19) / April 23, 2020

Leaflets on what to do to help stop the spread of coronavirus, including information on symptoms and government support are available in a number of languages. Click on the language to take you directly to the leaflet. Bengali Gujarati Polish Punjabi Romani Romanian Russian Somali Urdu Welsh You can find out more about these leaflets …

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BME Community hit hardest by Coronavirus

Community news, Coronavirus (Covid 19) / April 19, 2020

There is some evidence emerging to suggest that coronavirus is having a disproportionate impact on people from black and ethnic minority backgrounds. An article on the BBC website, using data from the Intensive Care National Audit and Research Centre (ICNARC) suggests that 35% of critically ill coronavirus patients are from black or minority ethnic backgrounds. There may …

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CORONAVIRUS – We salute the key workers who put their lives on the line to serve the public.

Community news, Coronavirus (Covid 19) / April 19, 2020

Dorset Race Equality Council would like to send condolences to all the families of the frontline workers who have died of Covid 19 doing their job. It is becoming apparent that many of those frontline workers in the NHS, care workers, bus drivers, and many more are from diverse ethnic backgrounds. They sacrificed their lives …

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– EVENT CANCELLATION – FED – 19th of March 2020 in Sturminster Newton

Event / June 4, 2020

Following current government guidance re: Coronavirus Covid-19, as well as in the best interest of all our members, supporters and friends – we have reluctantly decided to cancel our Forum for Equality and Diversity in Dorset, which was planned for 19th of March in Sturminster Newton. We apologise for any inconvenience caused, and please contact …

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Dorset Police are recruiting!

Jobs / January 4, 2022

Dorset Police are open for applications to become a Police Officer through both the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) and Degree Holder Entry Programme (DHEP) Applications are welcome from individuals from all backgrounds and anyone who has considered a career in policing is encouraged to submit an application form. They are particularly keen to increase …

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Dorset PEG – What’s that?

Community news, Jobs / January 4, 2022

Are you interested in Dorset’s health and care services? There’s still time to submit an expression of interest for the Our Dorset Public Engagement Group (PEG). They are looking for 10 new members with lived experience of Dorset’s geography, demography and diversity to join them.The role of the group is to provide advice, guidance and …

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