Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Wakefield is becoming a multicultural and diverse district. Wakefield and District Housing (WDH) welcomes this diversity and recognises the many benefits it brings to the area.
We are committed to ensuring that the services we provide are free from any form of discrimination.
Diversity and Inclusion is about providing equal opportunities to all and valuing the diversity of the communities we serve. One of the main ways we do this is by making sure our employees have a good understanding of Diversity and Inclusion.
We also want to promote an understanding of Diversity and Inclusion issues in the communities we serve.
WDH aims to achieve its objectives through the work of its Diversity and Inclusion Group and its Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan.
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Further information
Single Equality Scheme...To refresh our thinking on diversity and to move into line with the Government's Single Equality Bill, we have adopted a Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.
Gender Equality Scheme 2009...Wakefield and District Housing (WDH) intends to use the Equality Act 2006 and Gender Equality Duty as a platform to continue our work on gender equality. The duty also provides WDH with an opportunity to make some real change to the lives of men and women in the Wakefield district by delivering services that best suit their needs.
Disability Equality Scheme 2007 / 2010...Nearly a quarter of residents in the Wakefield district have a long term illness, health problem or disability. Read how WDH prioritises disability equality in conducting its business.
Black Minority Ethnic Strategy 2006 / 2010...The BME Strategy represents WDH’s commitment to ensuring that we promote good relations between people of different racial groups and that race equality is central to our policymaking and service delivery.
Equality and diversity statement...WDH is committed to promoting equality, inclusiveness and social justice in its service to the public. Read about how we work to achieve this here.
Equality and Diversity Annual Report 2009... WDH is committed to providing excellent services through employees who have a good understanding of equality and diversity. Read about the work of our Equality and Diversity Group, and how we involve residents and the community.
Equality in procurement practices... We prefer to work with suppliers and contractors who recognise that a diverse workforce can give a competitive edge in meeting the demands of a broad customer base.
Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) website... A new organisation is being set up to champion the diverse communities that make up modern Britain, and to promote understanding of human rights. The CEHR will bring together the work of the existing Commissions for Racial Equality, Disability Rights and Equal Opportunities. The CEHR will be launched in October 2007.
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