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Last updated: 05 Jan 2018
Setting out the findings from our inquiry into the home care of older people.
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First Published: 01 Dec 2009
This report into older workers - employment preferences, barriers and solutions - examines the meaning, significance and implications of ‘good relations’ and suggests ways in which these might be measured.
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Last updated: 14 Apr 2016
This report presents the Commission’s assessment of what local authorities, Government, the Care Quality Commission and the Local Government Ombudsman have done in response to recommendations directed at them in our Close to home inquiry report.
Download the Close to Home recommendations revie...
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News
Published: 17 Jul 2018
Equality and Human Rights Commission Chief Executive Rebecca Hilsenrath comments on the findings of the Women and Equalities Committee report on ageism in the workplace.
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News
Published: 14 May 2020
David Isaac commented on support and care for older people during the coronavirus pandemic and concerns about breaches of human rights.
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First Published: 07 Mar 2016
This report offers insights into how fathers experience and think about work and childcare in contemporary Great Britain.
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Advice and Guidance
Last updated: 30 Aug 2019
Our work on human rights in health and social care aims to help the English health and social care sector comply with the Human Rights Act 1998.
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Last updated: 19 May 2021
The Commission has produced a guide for older people and their family, friends or support workers to help service users understand what good quality home care looks like.
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Multipage Guide
Last updated: 19 Feb 2019
Guidance for managers on managing retirement and changes in the law since April 2011.
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Last updated: 08 Jul 2016
Read our findings and recommendations for providers delivering home care services.
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Advice and Guidance
Last updated: 10 Jun 2021
Find details of our project to assist the English health and social care sectors compliance with the Human Rights Act 1998, outlining what we are delivering.
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Last updated: 15 Jun 2021
On 10 November 2010 the Equality and Human Rights Commission launched a Formal Inquiry using its powers under Section 16 of the Equality Act 2006. The Inquiry looked at the effectiveness of the English care and support system in protecting and promoting the human rights of older people.
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News
Published: 26 Jun 2017
John Wilkes, the Head of the Equality and Human Rights Commission in Scotland, today welcomed the recommendations of the Scottish Parliament's inquiry into the gender pay gap.
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News
Published: 19 Mar 2020
Chair David Isaac wrote to Prime Minister Boris Johnson about the human rights and equality considerations in responding to the coronavirus pandemic.
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News
Published: 02 Mar 2016
Thousands of people could be at risk of being denied jobs and services each year due to unlawful, discriminatory adverts, the Equality and Human Rights Commission warns today.
Complaints about adverts which discriminate against older workers or on the basis of sex appear the most common but people ...
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News
Published: 14 Jan 2018
An open letter in the Observer on the importance of the Charter of Fundamental Rights.
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Blog
Published: 13 Dec 2019
David Isaac welcomes the new Conservative Government and asks them take ten steps to help create a fairer and more equal Britain.
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Advice and Guidance
Last updated: 17 Feb 2020
What is Age discrimination? We explain its definition, areas covered and what constitutes discrimination.
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About Us
Last updated: 06 Jul 2022
This business plan describes what we will do from April 2022 to March 2023.
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News
Published: 20 Oct 2020
Hard-won equality and human rights are at risk of going backwards with clear and long-lasting damage to society and the economy as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, analysis by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has revealed.
