vacancies. They are quite a number of legislation that involves recruitment around the UK. Some of the legislations are also governed by the EU (European Union) as the UK is part of the EU. Some of the main pieces of legislation that are currently affecting the UK as part of the EU are briefly outlined here. All these laws will change all the time and all the organisations will need to be aware of the latest changes that include the effect on recruitment and selection. Sex Discrimination Act 1995/97
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guidelines that can help HCPs in thinking what is the priority in terms on ACP based ACD. The National Framework for ACD recommends that information about ACP and ACDs should become a routine part of patient contact with practitioners in health and aged care (BMA, 2009). Legislation covering ACDs has been enacted in most Australian states and territories except New South Wales and Tasmania, where the common law applies (NSW Health,
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Teenage Pregnancy Unit Teenage pregnancy: an overview of the research evidence Introduction In 1999 the government’s ten-year national Teenage Pregnancy Strategy was launched. The main aims of the strategy are to: • Reduce the rate of teenage conceptions with the specific aim of halving the rate of conceptions among under-18s, and to set a firmly established downward trend in the rate of conceptions among under-16s, by 2010 • Increase the participation of teenage parents in education, training
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Picture 9: Mental Health Mental health has been described as the most pressing public health issue of our time with the mental health of youths becoming an increasingly important issue to address (Abraham, n.d.). A 2013-14 national survey conducted on the mental health and wellbeing of Australian children and adolescents showed that one in seven young Australians aged 4-17 were assessed as having a mental disorder in the past 12 months. Children under 17 are more likely to suffer from ADHD and anxiety
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community of Vale and an assessment on a family and would like to bring to your attention about a health problem that is affecting both groups. Vale has a host of health problems which includes drug and alcohol use, but the one that I am addressing is obesity. The Friedman family assessment done on the family I chose also cooks in a lot of grease and carbohydrate that is affecting their family’s health. This indicates to me that these unhealthy choices need to be addressed because the family may be
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account for the company. Although we feel very confident in our abilities to market and influence consumers into buying their lingerie, this client places our company in a difficult situation. They are requesting we direct our advertising towards girls aged 8-10 years old which raises grave ethical concerns. Marketing can lead to ethical dilemmas due to the content and methodology used to pursue market growth and revenue. Many techniques that we ourselves have utilized have included heavily targeting
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Teenage Pregnancy Unit Teenage pregnancy: an overview of the research evidence Introduction In 1999 the government’s ten-year national Teenage Pregnancy Strategy was launched. The main aims of the strategy are to: • Reduce the rate of teenage conceptions with the specific aim of halving the rate of conceptions among under-18s, and to set a firmly established downward trend in the rate of conceptions among under-16s, by 2010 • Increase the participation of teenage parents in education, training
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Paper Diabetes has become a serious issue in our youth, even though the mortality rates have decreased over the years the rate is still too high. According to the CDC (2012), From 1968–1969 to 2008–2009, the death rate from diabetes among youths under the of 19 decreased 61%, from 2.69 per million to 1.05 per million. The death rate among youths under 10 years of age decreased 78%, from 1.80 per million to 0.39 per million, and the death rate among youths aged 10–19 years decreased 52%, from 3.56
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Jane Taylor. They had worked together in other day nurseries for over 10 years and planned one day to open one or more of their own. Abacus is based in Solihull, an affluent suburb close to Birmingham. It provides childcare for children aged between 6 months and school age, from 8am-6pm Monday-Friday, 50 weeks per annum. What makes Abacus different is that the nursery is based in a modular building located in the grounds of a local primary school. Abacus rent the land very cheaply from
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a complex and serious issue, which contributes to many sociological and psychological disruptions. Excessive alcohol intake is a major contributor towards morbidity and mortality. Similarly, illicit drug use is a major risk factor for various health conditions and death. The consumption of alcohol is a massive part of Australian culture and contributes to the large majority of the Australian population that drinks regularly. In 2013, around fourth-fifths or Australians aged 24 or older had consumed
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