LEND: Lothian Employers' Network For Disability


If you would like to become a member then please REGISTER WITH US.
By becoming a member of LEND you are: Reinforcing the culture of equal opportunity and diversity within your organisation Demonstrating that you are at the leading edge of best practice Creating goodwill within your organisation by showing staff that you value diversity and are committed to retaining employees. Seven good reasons for becoming a Member of LEND:
Events & Networking LEND members are able to attend our regular programme of topical and informative events and conferences at a substantially discounted rate. From updates on Disability Discrimination legislation to the latest in aids and adaptations, these practical events are designed to keep you informed, as well as allow you to network with professionals from other organisations and share experiences and advice.
Legal Link-up Through our links with Edinburgh-based legal firm, Law at Work, you can access advice and support in developing inclusive employment policies including recruitment and selection, contracts of employment, discipline and grievance procedures.
Newsletter Our newsletter “Integrate” will shortly be replaced by a new monthly online newsletter keeping you up to date with news, views, legal issues, events and the latest developments in the field of disability and employment. You can sign up to receive a copy from the home page of this site. Non-members can also sign up to receive this newsletter although they wont have access to additional information and features that are downloadable from the members' section of this site.
Disability Status Review This self-assessment, disability audit tool is designed to help you: Review where your organisation stands at the current time in respect of employing people with disabilities and encouraging them as customers. Identify areas of priority, forming the basis of future action plans relevant to your particular business. Members are also offered a free half-day consultancy session with Intowork to assist them in using the document and to dentify areas for development.
Vacancy Link Vacancy Link is a free service that allows organisations to advertise their vacancies directly to people with disabilities. If you have a vacancy to fill email the job advert to LEND and it will be included in our regular email bulletin to over 40 local agencies that support people with disabilities into employment. vacancylink@lend-network.org.uk"
Information Line If you have a query about a disability and employment issue contact us and we will do our best to find the information or assistance you need. With our extensive links to local and national support organisations, if we can’t help you ourselves we’ll know someone who can.
LEND Logo LEND members can help promote the network and demonstrate their commitment to diversity by using the LEND logo on their marketing materials. For example you might want to include it with your job adverts. Click here for guidelines on how to use the logo appropriately and effectively.
How to Join Membership of LEND is open to national and local private, statutory, voluntary or other non-profit employer organisations as well as to individuals. The annual subscription is £60 per year for companies with fewer than 500 employees and £120 per year for companies with 500 or more employees. To apply for membership complete the Membership Application Form online or contact LEND for a printed version of the application form. LEND, c/o Intowork, Norton Park, 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh EH7 5QY Email: application@lend-network.org.uk
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