Equality and Diversity - Everybody's Business

Welcome to Leicestershire County Council’s Equality and Diversity site.

On these pages, you will be able to find all the latest news and information on our equality and diversity work.

If you would like further advice on Equality and Diversity, or have any comments regarding the information on this site or any aspect of the equality and diversity work we do, please contact us on 0116 305 7446, or by emailing equality@leics.gov.uk

View our Equality and Diversity Strategy

Equality and Human Rights Commission
The Equality and Human Rights Commission champions equality and human rights for all, working to eliminate discrimination, reduce inequality, protect human rights and to build good relations, ensuring that everyone has a fair chance to participate in society.

Employers Forum
The Employers' Forum on Disability is an employers' organisation focused on the issue of disability in the workplace.

The Rights of Women
Rights of Women works to attain justice and equality by informing, educating and empowering women regarding their legal rights.

Age Positive
Government campaign to tackle age discrimination and promote the business benefits of age diversity in the workplace.

Directgov - information about the rights of disabled people

Directgov – information about disabled people’s right to equal opportunities to Health and Social Care