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Campaigns and Mandates

Townswomen's Guilds has a long and proud history of campaigning on important issues. Below you will find our current most prominent campaigns, mandated at our AGMs. Please get involved – leave us your opinion, tell us whether you agree or disagree with the issues and what, if anything, you are doing to help progress the issues at hand. Please share your thoughts and experiences – this is your TG.



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Caring for Carers

TG has frequently campaigned on topics related to unpaid carers. In 2020, ahead of our conference, we are looking to raise awareness of the difficulties they face

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Mandate 2019: Driving and Health

TG calls on HM Government to require medical staff, police and other relevant agencies to inform the DVLA if an individual's health is reducing their ability to drive safely

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Asbestos in Schools

"TG urges HM Government, Local Authorities, and those responsible in law for the maintenance of educational facilities to ensure that every establishment that contains asbestos must produce an annual report for staff, pupils and their families. This report must explain how asbestos can affect health, where asbestos is present and how it is being monitored and maintained."

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Modern Day Slavery

TG applauds the passing of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and urges local authorities, law enforcement agencies, immigration officers and all others involved in tackling human trafficking and modern slavery to cooperate and ensure this legislation is upheld.

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Latest Campaigns

Caring for Carers
Modern Day Slavery
Female Genital Mutilation
Mandate 2019: Driving and Health
Violence against Women and Girls

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