www.mawwfire.gov.uk
Equality & Diversity
What is diversity?
Diversity is about understanding difference and valuing and respecting the individuality of all people.
Managing diversity involves recognising and respecting the fact that people come from different backgrounds and they can bring fresh ideas and perspectives working together in harmony to carry out their specific roles makes sound business sense and well as for moral and social reasons.
Maximum benefits can be gained from a diverse workforce.
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service employees, customers and stakeholders come from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, we are committed to an environment that supports diversity and equality and believe that embracing our polices and valuing our differences is key to our future success.
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service recognises and values the differences in employees backgrounds and skills and provides equality of opportunity for all employees regardless of gender ,sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, welsh language act over arched by human rights.
Ensures recruitment development and remuneration and promotion will be on the basis of ability competence and performance to carry out the role and will be provided with training and opportunities for advancement with in the service.
Respects local customs and good practice from diverse population it covers.
- Equal Pay Act 1970 (PDF, 241kb)
- Race Relations Act 1976, as amended 2003 (PDF, 104kb)
- Disability Discrimination Act 1995, as amended 2005 (PDF, 309kb)
- Sex Discrimanation Act 1975, as amended 1986 (PDF, 69kb)
- Sex Discrimination (Gender Reassignment) Regulations 1999 (PDF, 10kb)
- Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2003 (PDF, 240kb)
- Employment Equality (Religion or Belief) Regulations 2003 (PDF, 247kb)
- Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 (PDF, 471kb)
- Human Rights Act 1998 (PDF, 55kb)
- Equality Act 2006 (PDF, 393kb)
