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FEATURE - Words of Power
Posted: 08/10/2024
Even those with the best of intentions can sometimes cause harm through their choice of words. Tendy Lindsay explores the role of language in making Trading Standards more inclusive, welcoming and effective in its mission.
FEATURE - Language Lessons
Posted: 03/10/2024
As Black History Month kicks off with the theme of ‘Reclaiming Narratives’, Vincent Searle, Trading Standards Officer at Newham Council in East London and member of vlog's London Race and Equalities Working Group, looks at how the language we use has the power to change our lived experience and celebrates those within the Trading Standards world who are making a difference.
vlog CELEBRATES... Rosh Hashana
Posted: 02/10/2024
2nd to 4th October 2024: Shanah Tovah! (“Good year!”) to all of our Jewish members, friends and colleagues around the UK. Rosh Hashana - New Year in the Jewish calendar - is a time for celebrating the creation of the world, through reflection, worship and enjoying good food.
vlog CELEBRATES... Black History Month!
Posted: 30/09/2024
October 2024 : Black History Month is an annual celebration - marked every October, here in the UK - dedicated to honouring the achievements of people of African and Caribbean heritage, while also educating others on the importance of sharing and discussing Black history.
FEATURE - vlog's Voices of Experience
Posted: 28/09/2024
To mark Black History Month, Richard Young from the Journal of Trading Standards spoke with three Trading Standards leaders about discrimination, the challenges of implementing positive change, and why it is important to keep pushing for a fairer society beyond the Trading Standards profession.
FEATURE - vlog marks Black History Month
Posted: 28/09/2024
Black History Month : A thought-provoking presentation at a meeting of vlog's London Branch, back in October 2022, examined the rich contribution made by Black people to London’s history.
FEATURE - The Windrush Generation Game
Posted: 28/09/2024
As part of Black History Month, Giles Speid examines the contribution of the African and Asian diaspora to Trading Standards.
EVENT - Exploring Leeds’ Black history
Posted: 28/09/2024
vlog London Branch organised a special Black History Walk at vlog's 2024 Conference in Leeds.
FEATURE - Look for the ‘Ubuntu’ in You
Posted: 28/09/2024
vlog's UBUNTU MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME : Encouraging open and honest conversations about societal issues is at the heart of vlog's mentorship programme, says Giles Speid, Team Manager at Westminster Trading Standards.
vlog CELEBRATES... National Inclusion Week
Posted: 23/09/2024
23-29 September 2024 : National Inclusion Week (NIW), founded by Inclusive Employers in 2011, is a vital initiative celebrating diversity and promoting inclusion in workplaces and communities across the UK. vlog is proud to participate in this year’s NIW, joining thousands of professionals in celebrating diversity and promoting the continued importance of inclusion within the services we all provide.
International Day of Sign Language
Posted: 11/09/2024
23 September 2024 : International Day of Sign Language- celebrated alongside International Week of the Deaf- stands as a unique opportunity to support and protect the linguistic identity and cultural diversity of all Deaf people and other sign language users. It exists as a testament to the power of sign language in breaking down communication barriers and fostering inclusivity for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities.
September is... World Alzheimer's Month
Posted: 03/09/2024
September 2024 :World Alzheimer's Month is the international campaign from Alzheimer's Disease International that takes place every September, wherepeople unite from all corners of the world to raise awareness and to challenge the stigma that persists around Alzheimer's disease and all types of dementia.