Connexions Manchester

There are different sorts of legislation in force in this country that are designed to give us rights and protection as an individual, these cover such things as

• Disability
• Gender
• Race
• Ageism

Basically this means that you should not be treated differently or in anyway less favourably than anyone else just because of your gender, race, because you have a disability, or your age.

Legislation is complex and if you feel that you have suffered from discrimination you need to seek advice. A good starting point is the official body responsible for ensuring that the legislation is working:

• The Equality and Human Rights Commission deals with all aspects of equality.

Disability Equality and Human Rights Commission
Disability Helpline (England)
FREEPOST MID02164
Stratford upon Avon CV37 9BR

08457 622 633
Textphone: 08457 622 644

08457 778 878

Open:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9.00am-5.00pm; Wednesday 8.00am-8.00pm.

 

Race, age, gender, sexual orientation and religion and belief:

Equality and Human Rights Commission Helpline
Freepost RRLL-GHUX-CTRX
Arndale House
Arndale Centre
Manchester M4 3EQ

0845 604 6610
Textphone: 0845 604 6620

0845 604 6630

Open:

9.00am-5.00pm, Monday to Friday

 

• DirectGov is an easy to use site with lots of information on legislation around people's rights.
• Your local Manchester Advice service can help you too.
• BERR (Department for Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform) has information on Age Discrimination.
• You can also talk to your Personal Adviser.

You can use the library in your Connexions centre as it has information to read or take away. You could also go to Web Linx for more useful websites.