Our commitment to equality and diversity

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.

Equality and diversity 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 equality and diversity.

We also want to promote an understanding of equality and diversity issues in the communities we serve.

WDH aims to achieve its objectives through the work of its Equality and Diversity Group and its Equality and Diversity Strategic Framework and Action Plan.

For further information please contact us.

further information 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 2006... 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 and Diversity Strategic Framework... This strategic framework helps us demonstrate our commitment to ensuring that diversity and equality are always at the heart of everything we do. 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. Commission for Equality and Human Rights (CEHR) 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.