We are committed to taking positive steps to ensure an inclusive approach towards disabled people and people with long-term health impairments.
This is part of all our employment policies, practices and procedures and is covered by our Equality and Diversity Policy.
Jobcentre Plus have awarded us the right to use the Two Ticks disability symbol in return for our pledge to work towards all the commitments of the scheme.
We also have a local public service agreement with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to recruit and retain more disabled staff.
Details of these schemes and undertakings are set out in our Manager's guide to the recruitment and employment of disabled people. We provide this as a tool for job applicants and existing staff as well as for our managers.
It describes the Government's Access to Work scheme and other employment services which provide practical and financial support to help disabled people achieve and maintain employment.
It sets out the positive steps we are taking throughout our recruitment and employment processes and explains the very broad meaning of disability covered by legislation.