We are committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment for everyone we come into contact with.

That means our customers, our staff, our partners, our suppliers and the general public. In line with our mission and values, we believe in the importance of every individual, valuing difference and working in a non-discriminatory way.

We know that discrimination is damaging to individuals and to society. And we accept that we have a responsibility to combat all forms of prejudice, whether based on age, disability (physical, sensory, learning, mental or long-term health problem); employment status; gender;lifestyle; marital or family status; race, colour, ethnic origin or nationality; religion or other beliefs; sexuality or sexual preference.

We want to embed a culture of diversity and equality throughout all that we do at BCHA. You can find out more about how we intend to achieve this by looking through the following documents.

Equalities & Diversity Strategy 2007-10
Read our strategy

Equalities & Diversity Policy
Read our policy

Equalities & Diversity Annual Review 2008-09
Read our review

Diversity & Equality Targets 2009-10
Find out more about our targets

Disability Equality Scheme 2008
Find out more about our disability equality scheme

Gender Equality Scheme 2008
Find out more about our gender equality scheme

Valuing difference
How we value difference

Tackling harassment and violence
Read our advice and procedures

Dealing with racist incidents
Read our advice and procedures

Support for people with disabilities.
Read our advice

Welcome Statement
Our multi-lingual welcome statement

Translation Leaflet (multi-lingual)
Our materials are available in other languages