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Guidelines for Gurdwaras
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News
Gurdwaras and the British Sikh Consultative Forum commemorate Srebrenica Memorial Day
British Sikh Consultative Forum (BSCF) is commemorating the anniversary of the Bosnian Genocide by involving the Gurdwaras to recite Sikh Scriptures from the Sri Guru Granth Sahib, P.1103 verses by Bhagat Kabir. This year’s theme “Rebuilding Lives” will honour the two...
The role Gurdwara’s need to play in the 21st Century
The Gurdwara is a focus for the community living a practical life in accordance with the teachings of Sri Guru Granth Sahib, more than a place to worship. They are the heart of the community where they gather and collectively support each other. The average life of a...
We urge the World to do more to help the Indian medical System to address calamitous COVID crisis
India’s deteriorating covid crises, lack of adequate Oxygen and hospital beds is alarming and distressing to watch. We fully support and express confidence in Indian Medical institutions and Indian Bureaucracy in their heroic efforts to deal with this sudden and...
PM and Starmer among others thank Sikhs for Langar (food) at 14th Vaisakhi at Westminster
Defiantly Annual event went ahead online. India Farmer issue also raised The British Sikh Consultative Forum (BSCF) along with Rt Hon Pat McFadden decided to go ahead with holding the annual Vaisakhi at Westminster online after it was cancelled last year due to Covid....
The passing of the the Duke of Edinburgh
We express condolences to Her Majesty the Queen, the Royal Family and the country on the passing away of HRH Duke of Edinburgh. He was an anchor of stability in the Royal Family and an icon of strength for the country. Anyone that we have ever talked to about the Duke...
Consultations
Consultations on changes to giving free prescriptions to people aged 60 and over
The government is thinking about changing how people aged 60 and over pay for their prescriptions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_Z4tWQcjz0 So, it is consulting on aligning the upper age exemption for NHS prescription charges with the State Pension age (SPA). In...
Consultation on Behaviour management strategies, in-school units and managed moves
This consultation will help inform the Government’s review of their behaviour and discipline, suspensions and permanent exclusions guidance later this year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwSvhGrrPFQ They have launched a call for evidence on: • behaviour management...
Consultation on aligning the upper age for NHS prescription charge exemptions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGPMeIjAaLk The government is consulting on aligning the upper age exemption for NHS prescription charges with the State Pension age (SPA). In 2019, around £600 million was generated in revenue from prescription charges for frontline...
The proposals in this consultation seek to strengthen the current Child Maintenance Service (CMS), which was introduced in 2012.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ub0rMfhmEjg The proposals would enable: • unearned income held by HMRC to be included in CMS calculations alongside paying parents’ earned income • evidential requirements for self-employed parents to be eased where a change that has...
Night flight restrictions at Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports
This consultation seeks views and evidence on revising the night flight dispensation guidance, and on policy options for the government’s future night fight policy at the designated airports beyond 2021 and nationally. You are invited to respond to the consultation:...
About Us
British Sikh Consultative Forum
Established 2002, The BSCF provides a forum for Sikh organisations to come together for mutual consultation as well as offer a central point for interface with Government, national bodies, organisation and other communities.
What we do
Consultations
The BSCF engages in consensus building and consultations on issues affecting British Sikhs
Network
BSCF networks with Gurdwaras, Sikh Organisations and individuals for important information, consultations, coordination and projects.
Information
BSCF information and advice on GurSikhi and Sikhs where needed and to Sikhs on issues that concern the Sikhs as a community.
Interface
BSCF acts as an interface between British Sikhs and Government as well as other institutions and communities.