Legal stuff
Like all other care homes and many other businesses in general, here at The Dales we have certain statutory, legal and moral obligations, and have various policies in place that relate to these. Rather than have these strewn throughout this website I have collated them all together in this one page, that I have entitled 'Legal Stuff'. Whilst you may not be interested in any of these documents, I feel it only fair to make them available to anyone who may be interested, so if you do, read on.. If you have any queries regarding the content of any policy on this page (or indeed any other page on our website) do feel free to contact me.
Policy relating to Equal Opportunities at The Dales
(Service users, visitors, and people who provide a service to the home)
The Dales is an equal opportunities organisation, and as such does not discriminate against anyone. We acknowledge the existence of the following legislation and agree to abide by the recommendations and laws therein.
Equal Pay Act 1970 (Amended)
Sex Discrimination Act 1975
Employment Equality (Sex Discrimination) Regulations 2005
Sex Discrimination 1975 (Amended) Regulations 2008
Gender Recognition Act 2004
Equality Act 2006
Sex Discrimination (Gender Reassignment) Regulations 1999
Race Relations Act 1976
Race Relations (Amended) Act 2000
Race Relations Act 1976 (Amendment) Regulations 2003
Racial and Religious Hatred Act 2006
Disability Discrimination Act 1995
Disability Discrimination (Amendment) Act 1995
Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2003
Civil Partnerships Act 2004
Employment Equality (Religion or belief) Regulations 2003
Equality Act 2006
Racial and Religious Hatred Act 2006
Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006
Anyone found to be victimising, harassing or using discriminatory behaviour against any of our employees, service users, their families or friends, or anyone who supplies us with a service will be asked to desist. If such action persists, then we reserve the right to refuse service to the offender, and they, in the case of a visitor may be asked to leave the premises immediately, and in the case of a service user, will be asked to leave as soon as suitable alternative accommodation has been found. Further information relating to our views pertaining to equality and diversity can be found in our company ‘Employees Handbook’, and also our document entitled ‘Our views regarding Equality and Diversity’ that can be found below.