Equality and Diversity

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

These pages contain useful information on the protected characteristics, the Council's approach to equality and diversity and recent developments. We hope you enjoy your visit to this site.

	View the Equality and Diversity Policy Equality and Diversity Policy  (548KB)
	Learn More About Alternative Languages and Formats  Interpretation and Translation  Accessible Formats Directory
	Our Council's Approach to Equality and Diversity This includes information and details about Our Council's leadership, the work we do and the standards that guide us.  Corporate Equalities Board  Equality Framework  Equality Impact Assessments  Meet the Team  Single Equalities Scheme  Employment and Support
	The Nine Protected Characteristics The Equality Acts List nine Protected Characteristics(previously referred to as equality strands) that are central to the equalities agenda.
	Contact Information To find out more about the Equality and Diversity please contact Sandy Bannister, the Equality and Diversity Manager on 01905 766225 or email E&D@worcestershire.gov.uk.

Definitions of Equality and Diversity

Equality: This is treating people fairly. The law seeks to prevent and eliminate unlawful discrimination for people who have one or more of the following protected characteristics. These areas are age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Diversity: This means “variety”. Valuing diversity means valuing people and recognising that everyone is unique/different but of equal worth.

Discrimination: This is treating a person, without a justification, less favourably than another, particularly because of one’s feelings, assumptions or prejudices about the characteristics, attributes or circumstances of that person. This can include certain forms of harassment or abuse.