First Aid For All Ltd. provide first aid and related safety training to individuals and businesses.
This policy is implemented in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 and all relevant equality legislation.
The aim of this policy is to communicate the commitment of the Directors and all staff to the promotion of equality of opportunity in First Aid For All Ltd.
It is our policy to provide equality of membership to all, irrespective of:
We are opposed to all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. All employees, trainees, visitors, and any other person or group interacting with First Aid For All Ltd will be treated fairly and will not be discriminated against on any of the above grounds. Decisions on employment, selection for promotion, training or any other benefit will be made objectively, without unlawful discrimination, and based on aptitude and ability.
We recognise that the provision of equal opportunities in all our activities will benefit the Company. Our equal opportunities policy will help employees to develop their full potential and the talents and resources of the employees will be utilised fully to maximise the effectiveness of the Company.
First Aid For All Ltd. recognises that there is a statutory requirement to implement an equal opportunities policy. This policy applies to applicants for employment, casual workers, and employees alike.
First Aid For All Ltd. is committed to the principles and practice of Equality. First Aid For All Ltd. values the diversity of the local population. We want our services, facilities and resources to be accessible and useful to every citizen regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, religious belief, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other individual characteristic which may unfairly affect a person's opportunities in life.
We are committed to:
This policy is fully supported by the Directors of First Aid For All Ltd.
The Directors have specific responsibility for the effective implementation of this policy. We expect all employees (full-time, part-time, temporary, or otherwise involved) to abide by the policy and help to create the equality environment which is its objective.
In order to implement this policy we shall:
We will establish appropriate information and monitoring systems to assist the effective implementation of our equal opportunities policy. The effectiveness of the equal opportunities policy will be reviewed regularly (at least annually) and action taken as necessary.
Employees or candidates for employment who believe that they have suffered any form of discrimination, harassment or victimisation are entitled to raise the matter directly with a Director of First Aid For All Ltd. The complaint must be submitted in writing. Written notification acknowledging the complaint will be given within 3 working days. The complaint will be responded to in writing within 14 days. During this time the Directors may seek additional information from any or all parties involved. Complaints of discrimination will be dealt with seriously, promptly and confidentially.
Every effort will be made to ensure that anyone who make complaints will not be victimised. Any complaint of victimisation will be dealt with seriously, promptly and confidentially. Victimisation will result in disciplinary action and may warrant dismissal.
Complaints from members of the public will be dealt with under this same policy unless it is superseded by a governing or regulatory bodies policies and procedures e.g. the HSE.