The parties to this agreement are committed to the development and positive application of procedures aimed at promoting equal opportunities. Your Community Clinic is also committed to the Human Rights Act 1998. (see http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts1998/19980042.htm )

The aim of this statement is communicate the commitment of the Therapists working at Your Community Clinic to the promotion of equality of opportunity in the Community.   We are opposed to any form of less favourable treatment, whether through direct or indirect discrimination, accorded to the general public on the grounds of their race, religious belief, creed, colour, disability, ethnic origin, nationality, marital/parental status, sex or sexual orientation.

General practices.

It is our policy to provide equality to all irrespective of:

• Gender, marital or family status.
• Religious beliefs or political opinion.
• Disability.
• Race or ethnic origin.
• Nationality.
• Sexual Orientation.
• Age.

All Therapists, and any clients who request it, will receive a copy of this statement. It will be placed on our website.

We are opposed to all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

All therapists and clients will be treated fairly.

We recognise that the provision of equal opportunities in our clinic is not only good practice, it also makes good business sense.

Our equal opportunities policy will help all therapists to develop the full potential and the talents and resources of the workforce will be fully utilised to maximise the efficiency of the organisation.

Your Community Clinic is producing a framework for equal opportunities practice across the business and the means of implementing it, working towards ensuring that the workforce reflects the make-up of the communities. Where appropriate, Your Community Clinic will make reasonable adjustments for disabled workers and clients.

We are committed to:

• Preventing any form of direct or indirect discrimination or victimisation.
• Promoting equal opportunities for women and men.
• Promoting equal opportunities for people of all religions and none.
• Promoting equal opportunities for people with disabilities.
• Promoting equal opportunities for ethnic minorities.
• Promoting equal opportunities for people of different sexual orientation.
• Promoting a good and harmonious environment where all men and women are treated with respect and dignity and in which no form of intimidation or harassment will be tolerated.
• Fulfilling all legal obligations under the relevant legislation and associated Codes of Practice.

Environmental Policy

Your Community Clinic is committed to :

• Using energy and water efficiently.
• Reducing the social and environmental impacts of road vehicles and encouraging the use of more sustainable modes of transport for more journeys.
• Minimising wastes by the best practicable environmental option by eliminating, reducing, reusing, composting and recycling them.
• Protecting, conserving and enhancing the environment including landscape character, habitats and heritage.
• Promoting bio-diversity and local distinctiveness and the conservation of both renewable and non-renewable resources.
• Raising awareness, educating and providing information to the public on environmental policies, practices and issues.

The terms of this policy statement and procedures agreement shall be subject to ongoing review.

This policy is fully supported by the Therapists on Your Community Clinic and was approved on  28 February 2007