EQUALITY STATEMENT Sample Clauses

EQUALITY STATEMENT. The HWBB, the CCG and the Council are committed to reducing health inequalities, and promoting equality in all responsibilities – as commissioners and providers of services, as a partner in the local economy and as an employer. • All sub -committees of the CCG and the Council have duties ensuring that all users and potential users of services and employees are treated fairly and respectfully with regard to the protected characteristics of age, disability, gender, reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, sex and sexual orientation.

EQUALITY STATEMENT.  The CCG and the Council are committed to promoting equality in all responsibilities – as commissioners and providers of services, as a partner in the local economy and as an employer.  All sub -committees of the CCG and the Council have duties ensuring that all users and potential users of services and employees are treated fairly and respectfully with regard to the protected characteristics of age, disability, gender, reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, sex and sexual orientation.

EQUALITY STATEMENT. In applying this policy, the ICB will have due regard for the need to eliminate unlawful discrimination, promote equality of opportunity, and provide for good relations between people of diverse groups, in particular on the grounds of the following characteristics protected by the Equality Act (2010); age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and sexual orientation, in addition to offending background, trade union membership, or any other personal characteristic. An Equality Impact Assessment is included in Appendix C.

EQUALITY STATEMENT. 5.1 The needs of adults and families from all sections of the community who experience or cause harm will be considered and incorporated into all relevant reporting arrangements and partnership plans. The adult’s abilities and background will be fully considered and regarded as part of any decision or action to support and /or protect an adult including, the adult’s age, gender, sexual orientation, religious persuasion, racial origin, ethnic group and cultural and linguistic heritage. 5.2 The three Ayrshire APC’s and the subgroups will ensure that the experiences of those affected by physical, psychological, sexual, financial Harm: self harm, neglect or deficiencies in care are included and influence plans through these reporting arrangements. 5.3 This document is also available, on request in Braille, large print, or recorded on tape and can be translated into Gaelic, Urdu, Chinese, Punjabi and polish. Copies can also be accessed on

EQUALITY STATEMENT. Cambridgeshire Together is committed to equality and diversity. All partners recognise the right of all people to be treated with respect, fairness and equity without any differentiation or unfair treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age or place of living. We celebrate diversity as a richness of cultures and views. A diverse and inclusive society is a fundamental benefit to Cambridgeshire and the people that live and work within it, offering potential for improved creativity and knowledge. The achievement of a cohesive and integrated society is a continuous process in which all parts of the community need to be both included and supported. We are dedicated to taking into consideration the needs of all parts of the community of Cambridgeshire. This entails co-operation and making information about the LAA accessible to everyone within the county. It also means monitoring, clarifying and checking all current and new legislation to uphold and protect individuals and groups’ rights and freedoms. There is a need to ensure all the Local Area Agreement (LAA) partners are clear about their individual and collective responsibilities to act against any discrimination or inequality; to tackle any barriers to accessing their services; to develop inclusive policies and to promote diversity and equality. All activities of Cambridgeshire Together are designed to create a stronger and safer, diverse but inclusive Cambridgeshire community.

EQUALITY STATEMENT. Cambridgeshire Together is committed to equality and diversity. All partners recognise the right of all people to be treated with respect, fairness and equity without any differentiation or unfair treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age or place of living. We celebrate diversity as a richness of cultures and views. A diverse and inclusive society is a fundamental benefit to Cambridgeshire and the people that live and work within it, offering potential for improved creativity and knowledge. The achievement of a cohesive and integrated society is a continuous process in which all parts of the community need to be both included and supported. We are dedicated to taking into consideration the needs of all parts of the community of Cambridgeshire. This entails co-operation and making information about the LAA accessible to everyone within the county. It also means monitoring, clarifying and checking all current and new legislation to uphold and protect individuals and groups’ rights and freedoms. There is a need to ensure all the Local Area Agreement (LAA) partners are clear about their individual and collective responsibilities to act against any discrimination or inequality; to tackle any barriers to accessing their services; to develop inclusive policies and to promote diversity and equality. All activities of Cambridgeshire Together are designed to create a stronger and safer, diverse but inclusive Cambridgeshire community. THE PARTNER ORGANISATIONS The following statutory and non-statutory partners have been involved in the development of Cambridgeshire’s LAA: * Cambridgeshire County Council * East Cambridgeshire District Council * Cambridge City Council * South Cambridgeshire District Council * Huntingdonshire District Council * Fenland District Council * Cambridgeshire Primary Care Trust * Cambridgeshire Police Authority * Cambridgeshire Constabulary * Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Authority * Cambridgeshire ACRE (Actions for Communities in Rural England) * Cambridgeshire Infrastructure Voluntary Sector Consortium (CVSIC) * Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Learning and Skills Council * Job Centre Plus * Sport England (through Cambridgeshire Living Sport) * Business Link * Age Concern * Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Association of Local Councils (CPALC) * Greater Cambridge Partnership * Cambridgeshire Horizons A partner agency has been assigned leadership responsibility to drive the delivery of e...

EQUALITY STATEMENT. The British Council is committed to a policy of equality and to valuing diversity and is keen to reflect the diversity of the societies in which we work at every level within the organisation.

EQUALITY STATEMENT. The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is committed to creating a positive culture of respect for all individuals, including job applicants, employees, patients, their families and carers as well as community partners. The intention is, as required by the Equality Act 2010, to identify, remove or minimise discriminatory practice in the nine named protected characteristics of age, disability (including HIV status), gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. It is also intended to use the Human Rights Act 1998 to treat fairly and value equality of opportunity regardless of socio-economic status, domestic circumstances, employment status, political affiliation or trade union membership, and to promote positive practice and value the diversity of all individuals and communities. This document forms part of the trust’s commitment. You are responsible for ensuring that the trust’s policies, procedures and obligation in respect of promoting equality and diversity are adhered to in relation to both staff and service delivery. The equality analysis for this SOP is attached at Appendix (2).

EQUALITY STATEMENT. We will ensure that this policy is applied fairly and consistently to all our residents. We will not directly or indirectly discriminate against any person or group of people because of their race, religion, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or any other grounds set out in our Equality Equal Opportunities and Diversity policy. When applying this policy we will act sensitively towards the diverse needs of individuals and communities. When applying this policy we will take the necessary positive action to reduce discrimination and harassment in local communities. We ask these questions to identify what support you may need to care for your dog. Answering no to any of the questions does not automatically mean that you will not be able to bring your dog into our accommodation so please answer as honestly as possible. Name Breed Age Species Colour Sex Microchip number* Is your pet neutered * This is a legal requirement from April 2016 under The Microchipping of Dogs Regulations 2015. It is your responsibility to ensure you update the Microchip database. Failure to do so could render you liable to a £500 fine. How long have you had your pet for? Has your pet ever bitten you or another person? Has your pet ever bitten another dog? Is your pet protective of food, toys, you, your possessions, or anything else (please specify)? Is your pet receiving any medical treatment, or are you aware of any conditions which may require veterinary treatment? Do you think your dog needs to be muzzled around people it does not know and other dogs? Has your control of your dog ever been a factor in any Anti- Social Behaviour Order or has it even been confiscated by the police? Does your dog get distressed if left for short periods of time? Is your dog known to be destructive? When was the last time your dog was treated for fleas and what was the product used? Risk to the pet’s own welfare Risk to people Risk to other pets (specify species if relevant) Risk to the property Using the guidance below, any responses which indicate a medium or high risk should be managed by risk isolation (e.g. crate training, feeding the dog away from other people and animals, etc) or minimization (e.g. ensuring the dog is on a lead at all times, implementing muzzle training, seeking veterinary care, etc). Specify steps to be taken here: The following notes are provided to help shelter staff manage any risks identified above: 1) Owners who have had their dogs for a short period...