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Equality and diversity

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Welcome to Adult Social Care Equality and Diversity website.  Adult Social Care is committed to ensuring citizens of Cumbria have fair access to care.   On this website you will find out what we are doing to promote a fair society for everyone in Cumbria.

Our vision for Equality is outlined in 'Equality for All' is the County Council’s Equality Strategy for 2012-16. The strategy sets out how the Council plans to meet its duties under the Equality Act (2010), and in particularly sets the Council’s strategy in the light of:

  • The social context for Equality in the UK and Cumbria
  • Key changes in policy and legislation and Equality implications
  • How Equality fits with the Council's Priorities
  • How Equality will be embedded within programmes of work
Equality

Equality is about everyone having the same chances in life and getting the same access to the services they need.

Diversity

Diversity is about understanding and respecting people's different needs and aspirations.  We cannot achieve equality without addressing diversity.

Equality is not about treating everyone the same.