Equality and human rights

Our equality and human rights scheme means that we put individuals at the heart of health and social care services.

Our work focuses on people who find themselves in vulnerable circumstances, including those with mental health problems, a learning disability or long-term health conditions.

Meeting your needs

Under law, all providers of health and social care must meet standards laid down by the Government. The way we monitor providers against these standards gives us a real opportunity to focus on equality and human rights.

When we inspect services, we make sure that providers consider your needs, such as your:

Our work focuses on people who find themselves in vulnerable circumstances...

• cultural background and the language you speak
• sex
• disability
• age
• sexual orientation
• religion or belief

We also make sure that your human rights are protected by checking that services treat you fairly, with respect and dignity. We also ensure that you are given choice and control over the care you receive.

eQuality Voices

The eQuality Voices group influences and shapes the way we promote equality and human rights.

The group is made up of 15 people, all of whom use health and social care services.

Find out more about eQuality Voices.

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Equality objectives

Our equality objectives detail how we consider equality issues when we regulate services and the way we perform as an employer.

Equality objectives

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Equality in our work

Read our report on equality in our workforce which provides statistics relating to age, gender, religion and more.

Equality and human rights: Equality in our workforce

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You can also find statistics and other information relating to equality in our work in the document below.

Equality and human rights scheme: Review of our progress in 2010/11 (Annex)

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Read our impact analysis

An impact analysis looks at possible effects that our policies and functions could have on equality and human rights.

Download all of our Equality and human rights impact assessments.