Equality, diversity and inclusion
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR RIGHTS
Discrimination means treating you unfairly because of who you are. The Equality Act 2010 protects you from discrimination based on 9 protected characteristics.
Find out why it is important to improve EDI in your workplace and what is being done to make work a safe space for everyone.
Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms that belong to everyone. They cannot be taken away, although some can be restricted in certain circumstances. It is important to know how this can affect, or be affected by, your mental health.
Check if you're being discriminated against in your housing and find out how to solve your problem.
Find out how to identify unlawful discrimination when you buy goods and services and what you can do about it.
From 4 May 2023, voters in England will need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations in some elections. From October 2023 it will also apply to UK General elections. Voting is very important so if you don't have access to ID, please make sure you get a free Voter Authority Certificate.
REPORTING DISCRIMINATION AND HATE CRIMES
If you need urgent help, call 999.
If you’ve experienced discrimination under the Equality Act 2010, you can get help from the Equality Advisory Support Service (EASS) helpline. You can call them on 0808 800 0082 from 9am-7pm, Monday-Friday or 10am-2pm, Saturday or you can visit the website for more information and support.
Crimes committed against someone because of their disability, transgender-identity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation are hate crimes and should be reported to the police.
Stop Hate UK is one of the leading national organisations working to challenge all forms of Hate Crime and discrimination, based on any aspect of an individual’s identity. Stop Hate UK provides independent, confidential and accessible reporting and support for victims, witnesses and third parties. Call the Stop Hate Line 24 hours a day on 0800 138 1625.
CST protects British Jews from antisemitism and related threats, working across the Jewish community including both religious and secular Jews. To report an incident of antisemitism, you can visit the site or call their National Emergency Number on 0800 032 3263.
TellMAMA supports victims of anti-Muslim hate and is a public service which also measures and monitors anti-Muslim incidents. It is not meant to be a replacement for the Police Service. You can report on the site or call 0800 456 1226 or text 0115 707 0007.
Have you been a victim of a hate crime because of your learning disability or autism? Here’s an easy read guide to what you need to do.
You can get information and support as a Gypsy, Roma or Traveller person from FFT by visiting their website or calling 01273 234 777 between Monday-Friday, 10am-4:30pm.
INCLUSIVE SUPPORT
The Orange Travel Wallet is an easy way to let a bus drivers in West Yorkshire know that you have a disability, or have any other accessibility needs. It shows that you might need some help or a bit more time to get on and off the bus. The Orange Travel Wallet has plastic pockets inside it. You can keep your travel pass in it. You can also put in a message to let the driver know what help you need. Click here for an easy-read guide to the passes or visit the website linked above.