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Ageism and Age Equality
www.ageuk.org.ukPublic sector equality duty inclusion To achieve a more equal society it is not enough simply to prohibit discrimination; the public sector equality dutyix therefore requires all public bodies to take positive steps to advance equality of opportunity, eliminate unlawful discrimination and foster good relations between different groups in society.
Your rights to equality from healthcare and social care ...
www.equalityhumanrights.comcalled the ‘public sector equality duty’. This applies to all protected characteristics, except that in the case of marriage and civil partnership, a body subject to the duty only needs to comply with the first aim of the duty (elimination of the types of conduct which are prohibited under the Equality Act 2010).
The Equality Act 2010 and schools - GOV.UK
assets.publishing.service.gov.ukgender) to eliminate discrimination and advance equality of opportunity have been combined into a less bureaucratic and more outcome-focused duties covering an expanded number of protected characteristics. The general duty, public sector equality duty, is explained in chapter 5 of this advice. As is the lighter touch specific duty.
Monitoring Equality and Health Inequalities: A Position Paper
www.england.nhs.ukPublish information to demonstrate compliance with the public sector Equality Duty, annually. The information must be published in such a manner that it is accessible to the public, either in a separate document or within another published document. Prepare and publish equality objectives at least every four years. All such
NHS England response to the specific duties of the ...
www.england.nhs.ukThe public sector Equality Duty that is set out in the Equality Act 2010 requires public authorities, in the exercise of their functions, to have due regard to the need to: • Eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and other conduct prohibited by the Act.
Embedding equality and diversity into everyday practice
www.equalityanddiversity.co.ukPublic sector equality duty . 6 Reasonable adjustments . 7 Standards . 7 A2 . Dealing with harassment and bullying 1-3. Investigating a complaint 1 . Responding to harassment and bullying 2 . A3 Creating accessible learning materials . 1-9. …
EQUALITY ACT 2010: PUBLIC SECTOR EQUALITY DUTY …
www.pfc.org.ukWhat is the Equality Duty? The Equality Duty is a duty on public bodies and others carrying out public functions.
Equality Act 2010
www.equalityhumanrights.comSection D The Public Sector Equality Duty 43 Section E Equality and Human Rights Commission: its role and legal powers 47 List of abbreviations 50 Endnotes 51 Contacts 52. 3 Introduction The aim of this handbook is to provide a brief overview of the Equality Act 2010 and to act as a reference guide. ...