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DAAT - Drug and Alcohol Action Team
Multi-agency partnership responsible for the development of the local drug strategy within each local authority in England.
DBERR - Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform
Government department which brings together functions from the former Department of Trade and Industry, including responsibilities for productivity, business relations, energy, competition and consumers, with the Better Regulation Executive (BRE), previously part of the Cabinet Office.
www.berr.gov.uk
DCA - Department for Constitutional Affairs
Government department responsible for upholding justice, rights and democracy.
www.dca.gov.uk
DCLG - Department for Communities and Local Government
Communities and Local Government sets UK policy on local government, housing, urban regeneration, planning and fire and rescue. It has responsibility for all race equality and community cohesion related issues across Great Britain and for building regulations, fire safety and some housing issues in England and Wales.
www.communities.gov.uk
DCMS - Department of Culture, Media and Sport
Government department aiming to improve the quality of life for all through cultural and sporting activities, and to champion the tourism, creative and leisure industries.
www.culture.gov.uk
DCSF - Department for Children, Schools and Families
Government department that aims to enable all children and young people to reach their full potential. The department will lead work across Government to improve outcomes for children, including work on children’s health and child poverty.
www.dfes.gov.uk
DDA - Disability Discrimination Act
Government law giving disabled people throughout the UK rights in the areas of employment; access to goods, facilities and services; and buying or renting land or property.
www.disability.gov.uk/dda
Defra - Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Government department working for sustainable development, whose remit includes sustainable use of natural resources; economic prosperity through sustainable farming; and protecting and enhancing rural communities.
www.defra.gov.uk
DEL - Departmental Expenditure Limit
Term for expenditure levels for government departments set out in the Spending Review (SR) for a three-year period.
DFG - Disabled Facilities Grant
A mandatory grant from local authorities to help adapt properties to suit people with disabilities.
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DfID - Department for International Development
Government department whose aim is to reduce global poverty and promote sustainable development, in particular through achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDG).
www.dfid.gov.uk
DfT - Department for Transport
Government department which oversees the delivery of a reliable, safe and secure transport system that responds efficiently to the needs of individuals and business whilst safeguarding the environment.
www.dft.gov.uk
DH/DoH - Department of Health
Government department with a remit to improve the health and wellbeing of people in England.
www.dh.gov.uk
DHN - Democratic Health Network
A subscription-based network, set up by the Local Government Information Unit (LGIU) to provide policy advice, information, research, and a forum for the exchange of good practice on the developing relationship between local government and health.
www.dhn.org.uk
DIUS - Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
The Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS) brings together functions from the former Department of Trade and Industry, including responsibilities for science and innovation, with further and higher education and skills, previously part of the Department for Education and Skills.
www.dius.gov.uk
DWP - Department for Work and Pensions
Government department responsible for the welfare reform agenda.
www.dwp.gov.uk
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EAGGF - European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund
One of four Structural Funds designed to reduce inequalities and strengthen economic and social cohesion in the European Union.
www.eugrants.org/frametemplate.html
EAPN - European Anti Poverty Network
An independent coalition of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and groups involved in the fight against poverty and social exclusion in the member states of the European Union.
www.eapn.org
EAZ - Education Action Zone
Local partnership bodies established to raise standards and innovate in groups of schools in disadvantaged areas in England.
www.standards.dfes.gov.uk
EC - European Commission
The driving force or civil service in the European Union's institutional system.
http://europa.eu.int/comm/index_en.htm
EC - Executive Committee
The governing body of a charity, responsible for controlling the management and administration of the organisation. Can also be called a trustee board, management committee, or council.
ECF - English Cities Fund
A scheme aimed at attracting private sector funds into neglected cities in England.
www.englishcitiesfund.co.uk
EHRC - Equalities and Human Rights Commission
A non-departmental public body (NDPB) working to eliminate discrimination in the UK. Amalgamation of three previous organisations: Commission for Race Equality; Disability Rights Commission and Equal Opportunities Commission.
www.equalityhumanrights.com
EMU - Economic and Monetary Union
The process of harmonising the economic and monetary policies of the member states of the European Union with a view to the introduction of a single currency, the euro.
ERDF - European Regional Development Fund
One of four Structural Funds designed to reduce inequalities and strengthen economic and social cohesion in the European Union.
www.eugrants.org/frametemplate.html
ESF - European Social Fund
One of four Structural Funds designed to reduce inequalities and strengthen economic and social cohesion in the European Union.
www.eugrants.org/frametemplate.html
ESFD - European Social Fund Division
The part of Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) with overall responsibility for administering the European Social Fund.
ESV - Employer Supported Volunteering
Term for when employers encourage their staff to volunteer their time and skills to causes and groups that interest them.
ETF - Environmental Task Force
New Deal (ND) option from Jobcentre Plus, which provides young people with new skills and work experiences in settings which also bring tangible environmental benefits to communities.
EU - European Union
The 'family' of democratic European countries (member states), committed to working together for peace and prosperity.
http://europa.eu.int/index_en.htm
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FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions
FE - Further Education
FIFG - Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance
One of four Structural Funds designed to reduce inequalities and strengthen economic and social cohesion in the European Union.
www.eugrants.org/frametemplate.html
FSO - Forum Support Organisation
Not-for-profit organisations that are being contracted through a competitive tendering process to support National Health Service (NHS) Patient and Public Involvement Forums (PPIF).
www.cppih.org/local_new.html
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GAYE - Give As You Earn
Payroll giving scheme administered by Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) which means any employee or pensioner paid under Pay As You Earn (PAYE) can donate to a charitable organisation in the UK.
www.allaboutgiving.org/giveasyouearn/uk/index.cfm
GNVQ - General National Vocational Qualification
GOE / GO-East - Government Office for the East of England
www.go-east.gov.uk
GOEM - Government Office for the East Midlands
www.go-em.gov.uk
GOL / GO-London - Government Office for London
www.go-london.gov.uk
GONE - Government Office for the North East
www.go-ne.gov.uk
GONW - Government Office for The North West
www.go-nw.gov.uk
GOSE - Government Office for the South East
www.go-se.gov.uk
GOSW - Government Office for the South West
www.gosw.gov.uk
GOWM - Government Office for the West Midlands
www.go-wm.gov.uk
GOYH - Government Office for Yorkshire and the Humber
www.goyh.gov.uk
GP - General Practice / Practitioner
The first point of contact for most medical services - GPs look after the health of people in their local community and deal with a whole range of health problems. They also give health education and advice on things like smoking and diet, run clinics, give vaccinations and carry out simple surgical operations.
GSCC - General Social Care Council
The social care workforce regulator.
www.gscc.org.uk
