Useful Links
- Data Protection
The Information Commissioner requires that security measures are in place to safeguard personal data. The Data Protection Act 1998 requires that data controllers take appropriate technical and/or organisational measures to prevent the unauthorised or unlawful processing (or disclosure) of data. For more information visit: www.dataprotection.gov.uk - Green Dragon
The Green Dragon Environmental Standard offers a recognised environmental management system (EMS) relevant to the specific needs of Welsh companies. An EMS provides a practical and proactive framework for understanding organisational interaction with the environment. For more information visit: www.greendragonwales.org - Communities First
The Communities First programme in Wales is concerned with 'a comprehensive approach to area-based regeneration', and aims to: a) offer a community-centred approach; b) meet community needs as identified by local people, and; c) facilitate partnerships of long-term commitment. For more information visit: www.communitiesfirst.info - Telecare Services Association
The Telecare Services Association (TSA) is the UK representative body for the telecare industry. Telecare services utilise communication technologies to signal information regarding personal wellbeing to a remote service centre which then delivers an appropriate response to the user. The TSA remit includes setting standards for professionalism, encourages best practice and promoting a wider awareness of the telecare industries. For more information visit: www.asap-uk.org - Building Accessible Services
The BAS project is researching workplace accessibility for disabled people. The project is disseminating information across Europe (through a series of conferences) in order to promote awareness, improve design and encourage flexibility. For more information visit: www.basproject.itc.cnr.it - Equal Programme
Equal is a European Social Fund programme aimed at testing and encouraging new ways of promoting employability, entrepreneurship, adaptability and equal opportunities. Through transnational co-operation, Equal embraces the European Employment Strategy and funds activities implemented by Development Partnerships. For more information visit: www.equal.ecotec.co.uk - Social Enterprise Coalition
Social enterprises are dynamic businesses with a social purpose working nationally and internationally to deliver lasting social and environmental change. The SEC is the UK's national body for social enterprise, promoting best practice and influential policies in order to create an enabling environment for the development of social enterprise. For more information visit: www.socialenterprise.org.uk - Elderly Accommodation Counsel
The Elderly Accommodation Counsel is the leading charity fronting HousingCare.org, a user friendly website for individuals, advisors and service providers. HousingCare.org aims to help older people make life decisions and provides awareness of accessible support and care services. For more information visit: www.housingcare.org - Housing Market Renewal Pathfinders
One of the key areas forming the basis of the Sustainable Communities Plan action programme is the issue of 'low demand' housing and abandonment. Over £500 million has been allocated to the most affected areas in England (Pathfinder Renewal Areas) with the intention of reversing low demand by 2010. For more information visit: www.englishpartnerships.co.uk/pathfinders - Arena Network
Arena Network is as independent organisation providing practical support to organisations on environmental management and training related issues. Arena Network's principal aims are to promote: a) greater environmental awareness; and b) the adoption of the best practice and sustainable development - whilst improving business performance. For more information visit: www.arenanetwork.org - National Partnership Forum for Older People in Wales
The National Partnership Forum provides advice to the Welsh Assembly Government on matters affecting the inclusion and wellbeing of older people. It comprises members with a wide range of expertise including older people's organisations. A key response relates to the Strategy of Older People. For more information visit: www.wales.gsi.gov.uk