Equality Policies

Equality and Diversity

A1 Housing is committed to working towards promoting equal opportunity and eliminating unlawful discrimination and harassment. To show our commitment to the Equality and Diversity Legislation and Agenda the links below will take you to the different policies that details how we will achieve these aims:

• Annual Report 2010
• Diversity and Equality Policy
• Corporate Equality Scheme 2008-2011
• Equality in Housing
• How we Use Personal Information
• Equality and Diversity Strategy
• A1 Profile and Diversity Monitoring
• Equality Statement
• Refugee and New Arrivals Guidance
• Gypsy and Traveller Guidance

Diversity and Equality Policy

A1 Housing in partnership with Bassetlaw District Council's are committed to the Diversity and Equality Policy which outlines a joint commitment to:

• Ensuring that diversity is recognised and valued within its policies, practices and operating standards.
• Promoting and encouraging diversity, and recognising the value that respecting difference brings.
• Promoting an environment where equality of treatment for all its citizens, customers and stakeholders can be continuously improved and developed.
• Ensuring that quality services meet the requirements and expectations of all its diverse communities - throughout the District - regardless of their personal circumstances and background.
• Developing policies and practices, as an employer, which recruit and retain staff with the ability and skills to deliver services effectively to a diverse range of citizens.
• Promoting diversity and equality issues where we work in partnership or have influence with other bodies that are service providers/contractors and with other key organisations in the district - with the overall aim of promoting the value and purpose of equality and diversity programmes.

To see a copy of the Diversity and Equality Policy click here.

Corporate Equality Scheme 2008-2011

A1 Housing in partnership with Bassetlaw District Council has developed a joint Corporate Equality Scheme that outlines what our joint approach is to promoting equality, working towards eliminating harassment and discrimination for customers who use our services and our employees. The Scheme sets out how we intend to meet our legislative obligations. This scheme will be reported upon annually and revised every 3 years.

To see a copy of Corporate Equality Scheme click here