In Suffolk we value diversity and
the range of different people who live here. We recognise that our
reaction to difference can contribute to disadvantage and
discrimination. We are therefore committed to practice in a way
which tackles and reduces inequality and exclusion, however caused,
including issues of disability, gender, race, colour, ethnic
origin, religion, belief, culture, nationality, national origin,
age, sexual orientation, caring responsibilities, rural and urban
isolation and poverty.
This page gives links to information and guidance for practitioners
regarding:
- Suffolk's diversity and equality policies
- Sources of local and national information and advice about
diversity issues.
Relevant legislation can be found on the
Legal and County Policy page
Gathered together on this page are links to county plans and
protocols, government guidance, and research information about
youth offending,
teenage pregnancy and substance misuse.
Policies in Suffolk
Equal
Opportunities
Guidance regarding diversity issues
Gypsy and Traveller information for Suffolk
Information about diversity and equalities
issues
- Disability Information in Suffolk.
Optua - for disabled people
in Suffolk
-
Gateopener - Information for disabled people and their carers
in Suffolk
National sources of information
The Disability Rights
Commission
British
Institute of Learning Disabilities
Mencap - for people with
learning disability
Royal Institute for the
blind
Royal Institute for the
deaf
Race - Sources of information in Suffolk
National sources of information
Commission for Racial
Equality
Disability Rights
Commission
Information for disabled people and their carers - Directgov
site.
Sexual orientation - Sources of information in
Suffolk
OASIS -
Out and Strong in Suffolk
Suffolk Gay and Lesbian helpline website
National sources of
information
Lesbian and Gay foundation
Avert - Gay and Lesbian information
Race and ethnicity - Sources of information in
Suffolk
National
sources of information
Religion - Sources of information in
Suffolk
The
Suffolk Interfaith Resource
National sources of information about individual
religions
Buddhism
Church of England
Humanist: British
Humanist Association
Jehovah's Witnesses
Judahism
Roman
Catholicism
Caring responsibilities - Sources of information in
Suffolk
National sources of
information
Home Office - Border
and immigration agency