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Correspondence, newsletters, leaflets, and annual reports, from groups and organisations: Gemma (a self-help group for gay women with or without disabilities); London Lesbian and Gay Centre; London Bi-Sexual Group; London Gay Switchboard; London Friend; National Association of Gay Switchboards (NAGS); National Union of Students; and Leicester Gayline.

Rules and training information from the London Gay Switchboard is also included.

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Includes the Disabled Persons (Services, Consultation and Representation) Act 1986 and a report to Parliament under section II of the act – Care of Persons with a Mental Handicap of Mental Illness in Scotland.

Scope and Contents The minutes begin with a report on a presentation from Lothian and Borders Police concerning the new Lesbian and Gay Police Liaison in the Serious Crimes Squad (Police Scotland Headquarters at Fettes Avenue). There is further discussions concerning public relations and launching the scheme. Concerns amongst members about police and community relationships are also raised and discussed.Other topics discussed include: call cards; befriending issues concerning a meeting with a...

Scope and Contents Topics discussed in Lesbian Line meeting include: a new group for lesbians with disabilities; a team building weekend; moving rooms within premises; collecting information for a 'women's folder' such as guesthouses and restaurants; befriending comfirmations; meeting with Stonewall; upcoming discussion on lesbians and alcohol; training update; and feedback on the National Conference.Topics discussed in the Edinburgh Gay Switchboard Trust's Joint Team Meeting include: call cards;...

Scope and Contents Topics discussed in Lesbian Line meeting include: update on Social Group; the timing of Lesbian Line meetings; a new style of log sheet; discos; training; the Annual Conference; and Pride Scotland.Topics discussed in the Edinburgh Gay Switchboard Trust's Joint Team Meeting: call cards with particular focus on concerns about a repeat caller and the suggestion of a safety awareness campaign; concerns of confidentiality in minutes; changing the name of the Trust; the Co-Ordinator's...

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Topics discussed include: the code of conduct and the addition of a definition of a client; a Lesbian Line update covering their finances, disability training, discos and information folders; National Lottery grants; Albion Trust building and potential move; Pride; annual budget and discussions on bus advertisements and safer sex advertising; a training and trainee update; memberships; annual report; development plan; and a discussion of call cards.

Scope and Contents Topics discussed include: bus adverts; updates on Survivors and Icebreakers; homophobic correspondence; a Lesbian Line update covering the Social Group, Disability and Equality Training, and reduction in number of available members; new Strathclyde Switchboard premises; conference invitation from the Greater Manchester Lesbian and Gay Liaison Policing Institute; premises; team building and an invitation from the Co-ordinator to meet members experiencing difficulties when working on projects...

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Topics discussed include: a vacancy on the Edinburgh District Health Council; accessibility and disabled facilities at premises; finance update; and reports from the Disco and Communications Subgroups.

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Papers collected by Royal National Institute of Blind People, Edinburgh and Lothians, including publications, annual reports, press cuttings, and administrative documents. Also includes the Register of the Outdoor Blind, a record of blind people receiving aid in their own homes between 1903 and 1910.