Agenda item

To consider and debate the following motion, submitted by Cllr Edwards, which was referred to the Cabinet Member for Adults and Health at the meeting of the County Council on 6 November 2020.

‘Many businesses, emergency services and local authorities have recognised the Hidden Disabilities Lanyard and West Sussex County Council should embrace this too.  Anyone with a hidden disability which does not have physical signs, including learning disabilities, lung conditions and chronic illnesses can opt to wear a Hidden Disability Sunflower to show they may require additional help, understanding or extra time to carry out an action.  This symbol allows us to give them the help and understanding they may need in their day-to-day lives. This Council calls on the Cabinet Member for Adults and Health to support the following commitments;

(1)         To officially recognise the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower.

(2)         To officially promote what it stands for and its importance in breaking stigma.

(3)         To help promote Hidden Disabilities Sunflower to local businesses and encourage them to formally look at recognising it.

(4)         To promote that the council offices are Hidden Disability friendly and promote the Sunflower on its buildings so people can identify the Council as Hidden Disability friendly.

(5)         To actively promote and encourage local district and borough councils, and town and parish councils to recognise the scheme.’

and the report of the Cabinet Member for Adults and Health.

60.1     At the County Council meeting on 6 November 2020 the following motion was moved by Cllr Edwards, seconded by Cllr Pendleton, and referred to the Cabinet Member for Adults and Health for consideration. A report by the Cabinet Member was included with the agenda (pages 55 and 56).

‘Many businesses, emergency services and local authorities have recognised the Hidden Disabilities Lanyard and West Sussex County Council should embrace this too.  Anyone with a hidden disability which does not have physical signs, including learning disabilities, lung conditions and chronic illnesses can opt to wear a Hidden Disability Sunflower to show they may require additional help, understanding or extra time to carry out an action.  This symbol allows us to give them the help and understanding they may need in their day-to-day lives. This Council calls on the Cabinet Member for Adults and Health to support the following commitments;

(1)         To officially recognise the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower.

(2)         To officially promote what it stands for and its importance in breaking stigma.

(3)         To help promote Hidden Disabilities Sunflower to local businesses and encourage them to formally look at recognising it.

(4)         To promote that the council offices are Hidden Disability friendly and promote the Sunflower on its buildings so people can identify the Council as Hidden Disability friendly.

(5)         To actively promote and encourage local district and borough councils, and town and parish councils to recognise the scheme.’

60.2     An amendment was moved by Cllr A Jupp, seconded by Cllr Kennard and accepted by Cllr Edwards, as set out below:

‘Many businesses, emergency services and local authorities have recognised the Hidden Disabilities Lanyard and it would be good if West Sussex County Council should embrace this could do so too. Anyone with a hidden disability which does not have physical signs, including learning disabilities, lung conditions and chronic illnesses can opt to wear a Hidden Disability Sunflower if they so wish to show that they may require additional help, understanding or extra time to carry out an action. This symbol allows us to gives them the opportunity to show that they may need extra help and understanding they may need in their day-to-day lives. This Council calls on the Cabinet Member for Adults and Health to support the following commitments;

(1)         To officially recognise the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower.

(2)         Where possible, to officially promote what it stands for and its importance in breaking stigma.

(3)         To help promote Hidden Disabilities Sunflower to encourage local businesses to recognise it where possible for example by displaying posters and encourage them to formally look at recognising it.

(4)         To promote that the explore displaying posters and details of the sunflower in our council offices are Hidden Disability friendly and promote the Sunflower on its buildings so people can identify the Council as Hidden Disability friendly.

(5)         To actively promote and encourage our partners in local district and borough councils, and town and parish councils to recognise the scheme.’

60.3     The amended motion, as set out below, was agreed.

‘Many businesses, emergency services and local authorities have recognised the Hidden Disabilities Lanyard and it would be good if West Sussex County Council could do so too. Anyone with a hidden disability which does not have physical signs, including learning disabilities, lung conditions and chronic illnesses can opt to wear a Hidden Disability Sunflower if they so wish to show that they may require additional help, understanding or extra time to carry out an action. This symbol gives them theopportunity to show that they may need extra help and understanding they may need in their day-to-day lives. This Council calls on the Cabinet Member for Adults and Health to support the following commitments;

(1)        To recognise the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower.

(2)         Where possible, to promote what it stands for and its importance in breaking stigma.

(3)         To encourage local businesses to recognise it where possible for example by displaying posters.

(4)         To explore displaying posters and details of the sunflower in ourcouncil offices so people can identify the Council as Hidden Disability friendly.

(5)         To encourage our partners in local district and borough councils, and town and parish councils to recognise the scheme.’