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‘Delivering Equality’
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGB&T)
Module 4: Equality Act (2010)
Aims
• Participant’s will increase their awareness of the Equality
Act (2010) and it’s significance for Lesbians, Gay men,
Bisexuals and Trans (LGB&T) communities
Background
In April 2012, NHS Somerset and Somerset LINk
jointly commissioned the Diversity Trust to find out
about the experiences and views of LGBT people
of health and social care in Somerset.
In particular, they wanted to hear about the
stories, both positive and negative, LGBT people in
Somerset had to tell about accessing and receiving
health and social care.
The research was carried out throughout the
county between April and October 2012.
Equality Act (2010)
• Strengthening, harmonising and streamlining 40 years of equalities
legislation:
• Strengthening: improving the effectiveness of equality legislation
• Harmonising: providing the same levels of protection from
discrimination across all the protected characteristics and all sectors,
where appropriate
• Streamlining: simplifying and consolidating approximately 116
pieces of separate equality legislation
Protected Characteristics
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Age
Disability
Gender reassignment
Marriage and civil partnership
Pregnancy and maternity
Race
Religion and belief
Sex
Sexual orientation
Where does the Equality Act
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Services and Public Functions
Premises
Work
Education
Associations, including Political Parties
Prohibited Conduct
• Direct discrimination, including by association and perception
• Indirect discrimination – now covers all characteristics
• Pregnancy and maternity discrimination
• Harassment
• Third party harassment
• Discrimination arising from disability
• Duty to make reasonable adjustments
Other Key Provisions
Public Sector Equality Duty to have due regard to
the need to:
• Eliminate discrimination, harassment and
victimisation
• Advance equality of opportunity
• Foster good relations
• Positive action provisions permits proportionate
action to overcome disadvantage, meet needs
and tackle under representation
Contact Us
• Phone 0844 800 4425
• Email [email protected]
• Website www.diversitytrust.org.uk
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