Since the enactment of the Equality Act 2010, several legal cases have highlighted the critical importance of conducting thorough Equality Impact Assessments (EIAs) within public sector bodies in England and Wales. Failing to perform adequate EIAs can lead to legal challenges, underscoring the necessity of integrating these assessments into decision-making […]

Public sector bodies in England and Wales have a legal duty to consider how their policies, decisions, and services impact different groups within society. The Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED), as outlined in the Equality Act 2010, requires organisations to eliminate discrimination, advance equality of opportunity, and foster good relations […]

Just thought we’d let you know about some recent workshops we delivered in Horsham helping managers and senior leaders with updates on changes in Equality Legislation since 2010 and conducting effective Equality Impact Assessments.  Now, nobody likes doing these, but the government views them as a crucial tool to demonstrate ‘due regard’ to […]

No Xmas cards this year. Instead, we have made our annual donation to St Pauls Hostel in Worcester, a fantastic local charity that makes a real difference to people’s lives. https://stpaulshostel.co.uk/get-help/access-and-referrals Rather than describe the work that they do at St Pauls, this is what they tell us on their web site We […]