British Sikh Consultative Forum
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Guidelines for Gurdwaras
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Covid-19 guidelines for Gurdwaras
Covid-19 advice for gurdwara’s
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 TEACHER MISCONDUCT: THE PROHIBITION OF TEACHER’S ADVICE
The Government are seeking views on revisions to the current version of the ‘Teacher misconduct: the prohibition of teachers’ advice. https://youtu.be/NCmYTiI0djk This consultation asks several questions and sets out revisions relating to how professional conduct...
CONSULTATIONS ON MAKING VACCINATION A CONDITION OF DEPLOYMENT IN THE HEALTH AND WIDER SOCIAL CARE SECTOR
The Government is seeking your views on whether or not to extend vaccination requirements to other health and care settings for COVID-19 and also for flu. https://youtu.be/Td-5G4VR1zA Vaccines are the best way to protect people from COVID-19 and the latest estimates...
CONSULTATIONS ON AUDIENCE PROTECTION STANDARDS ON VIDEO-ON-DEMAND SERVICES
This consultation is a call for views and evidence on potential changes to the regulation of Video-on-Demand services. The rapidly changing viewing habits of UK audiences and the accelerated growth in Video-on-Demand services such as BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub and Disney+,...
CONSULTATIONS ON LABELLING FOR ANIMAL WELFARE
Defra, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, wants to know what you think about possible reforms to food labelling for animal welfare. The aim is to give Defra an understanding of how this might impact business, farmers, and consumers. Defra wants to...
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...
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.