Single Equalities Scheme

Worcestershire County Council introduced its first Single Equalities Scheme (SES) in 2009. The Scheme outlines in a single document how we will promote equality of opportunity for all, and eliminate any form of discrimination. We will do this by ensuring that equality and diversity are mainstreamed into all our work.

The SES replaces and builds on our three previous equality schemes which have focused on race, disability and gender, to provide a more consistent approach to the ways in which we meet the differing needs of our staff and our communities.

By adopting a SES, we acknowledge that people's identity and needs are not defined by their race, age, gender, religion or belief, disability or sexual orientation alone, and that discrimination, harassment and prejudice do not always occur only in isolated cases, and result from a single aspect of the differences between people.

Download the Scheme

To view or download our Single Equalities Scheme, please follow the appropriate link below:

 Single Equalities Scheme 2009-2012 (full version)  (1.4MB)

 Single Equalities Scheme 2009-2012 (executive summary and action plan)
  (170KB)

 Single Equalities Scheme 2009-2012 (easy-read version)  (604KB)

If you require any further information about our Single Equalities Scheme, please contact the Corporate Equality & Diversity team on 01905 766225 or by email at E&D@worcestershire.gov.uk.