Office for Equality and Opportunity

A report by the National Centre for Social Research on how the needs and experiences of disabled people will evolve over the next 5, 10 and 20 years.

We are seeking views on how we can comprehensively reform the pay discrimination framework so that it works better for workers, businesses and the justice system.

This plan sets out how the Attorney General's Office plans to improve the use of BSL in its communications in the next 5 years. Includes an annual progress update.

This plan sets out how Department for Science, Innovation and Technology plans to improve the use of BSL in its communications in the next 5 years. Includes an annual progress update.

This plan sets out how the Department for Business and Trade plans to improve the use of BSL in its communications in the next 5 years. Includes an annual progress update.

This plan sets out how HM Treasury plans to improve the use of BSL in its communications in the next 5 years. Includes an annual progress update.

This plan sets out how the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government plans to improve the use of BSL in its communications in the next 5 years. Includes an annual progress update.

This plan sets out how Ministry of Justice plans to improve the use of BSL in its communications in the next 5 years. Includes an annual progress update.

This plan sets out how the Scotland Office plans to improve the use of BSL in its communications in the next 5 years. Includes an annual progress update.

Research which aims to understand the problem of pay discrimination from the perspective of those being discriminated against, and explore potential solutions.

This plan sets out how the Cabinet Office plans to improve the use of BSL in its communications in the next 5 years. Includes an annual progress update.

This plan sets out how the Department of Health and Social Care plans to improve the use of BSL in its communications in the next 5 years. Includes an annual progress update.

This plan sets out how the Ministry of Defence plans to improve the use of BSL in its communications in the next 5 years. Includes an annual progress update.

This plan sets out how the Department for Culture, Media and Sport plans to improve the use of BSL in its communications in the next 5 years. Includes an annual progress update.

This report gives an overview of the Group's activities to support race equality from 2025 to 2026.

This plan sets out how the Department for Education plans to improve the use of BSL in its communications in the next 5 years. Includes an annual progress update.

This plan sets out how Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office plans to improve the use of BSL in its communications in the next 5 years. Includes an annual progress update.

This plan sets out how the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero plans to improve the use of BSL in its communications in the next 5 years. Includes an annual progress update.

The Equality and Human Rights Commission's updated Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations.

This plan sets out how the Department for Transport plans to improve the use of BSL in its communications in the next 5 years. Includes an annual progress update.

This plan sets out how the Home Office plans to improve the use of BSL in its communications in the next 5 years. Includes an annual progress update.

This plan sets out how the Department for Work and Pensions plans to improve the use of BSL in its communications in the next 5 years. Includes an annual progress update.

A report which details what the government is doing to promote and facilitate the use of British Sign Language (BSL) in its communications with the public.

This plan sets out how the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs plans to improve the use of BSL in its communications in the next 5 years. Includes an annual progress update.

A report which examines the gender pay gap in the UK between 2009 and 2023 using data from the Understanding Society: the UK Household Longitudinal Study (UKHLS).

Research which aims to understand the perspectives of people who have experienced pay discrimination, groups who support them, and potential respondents to pay discrimination claims.

The achievements of the Regional Stakeholder Network (RSN) from December 2024 to December 2025, including insights shared with the government and how to join a local network.

Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) annual report and accounts for the financial year 2025 to 2026

The draft Conversion Practices Bill contains 3 proposed offences to ban criminal conversion practices.

Summaries and actions from quarterly meetings between Minister for Social Security and Disability Rt Hon Sir Stephen Timms MP and Regional Stakeholder Network (RSN) chairs.

Summaries of meetings of the BSL Advisory Board, which advises the government on key issues impacting BSL users and the Deaf community.

A qualitative evidence review that explores evidence on disabled people’s lived experiences of and access to justice.

A qualitative evidence review that explores evidence on disabled people’s lived experiences of harassment and victimisation in the UK.

A summary of the achievements of the first group of BSL Advisory Board members, carried out between March 2023 and December 2025.

Guidance for employers on creating an action plan to reduce your gender pay gap and support employees experiencing menopause.

A privacy notice which sets out your rights and how we will use your personal data.

The consultation seeks views on how to implement mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting for large employers in Great Britain.

Structured interviews support fair, objective hiring. Standardised questions and scoring helps reduce bias and promotes equal opportunity.

Ensure your organisation’s policies align with the needs of employees experiencing menopause by reviewing your policies and procedures.

Providing development programmes, such as mentoring, gives employees a formal channel for advice and support.

Personalised workplace adjustments for employees experiencing menopause can support their wellbeing and ability to work.

Automatically considering all eligible employees for promotion gives them the choice to opt-out rather than opt-in.

Flexible working policies can aid work-life balance, especially for people with caring roles. Advertising flexibility can attract a wider, more diverse group of applicants.

Actively seeking applications from under-represented groups can ensure a broader range of applicants for all roles.

Enhance and promote leave policies and flexible working so employees know their entitlements and how to use them.

Inclusive job descriptions can attract diverse talent by using neutral language, listing only essential requirements, and highlighting equal opportunities.

Giving employees specialised occupational health advice can help them manage menopause symptoms, get support and work more comfortably.

Transparency in pay, promotion, and bonus policies helps ensure everyone understands how decisions are made.

Manager training can help organisations support employees experiencing menopause.

Menopause support groups in your organisation can help provide peer support, information and guidance.

Giving all employees clear and actionable advice on how to develop may benefit organisations with low rates of progression and retention for women.

Advertise parental, carer, and compassionate leave policies widely to ensure all prospective employees know the entitlements they would be eligible for.

Using structured, skill-based screening can minimise bias and boost diversity in hiring.

Setting specific internal targets that you can monitor using data gives your organisation clear steps to improve gender representation and equality.

Menopause risk assessments can identify workplace adjustments to help support your employees' wellbeing.

A qualitative evidence review that explores evidence on disabled people’s lived experiences of education.

A qualitative literature review that explores evidence on public perceptions and attitudes towards disabled people.

A qualitative literature review that explores evidence on disabled people’s lived experiences of housing.

A qualitative literature review that explores evidence on disabled people’s lived experiences of social care and support.

These terms of reference explain the BSL Advisory Board's role, objectives, membership rules, and how meetings are conducted.

This report by the BSL Advisory Board highlights the exclusion of deaf and deafblind BSL users from health and social care and sets 12 priorities for change.

A report into the drivers of confidence in maternal care services in England to gain evidence from ethnic minority women on their experiences of using maternal care services.

This plan sets out how the Wales Office plans to improve the use of British Sign Language (BSL) in its communications in the next 5 years.

A report by the Behavioural Insights Team into evidence-based actions for employers to reduce the gender pay gap and improve gender equality in the workplace.

Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) annual report and accounts for the financial year 2024 to 2025

A report which details what the government is doing to promote and facilitate the use of British Sign Language (BSL) in its communications with the public.

Research into the impact of the rising cost of living on disabled people, across a range of sectors.

Findings from a review of evidence on the lived experience of disabled people in the UK published between 2010 and 2021.

Research on access to private sector products and services for disabled people. The report identifies barriers and issues and offers recommendations for improvement.

A qualitative literature review that explores the lived experiences of disabled people in the UK regarding employment.

A qualitative literature review that explores the lived experiences of disabled people in the UK regarding relationships, loneliness, and connectedness.

A report which details what the government is doing to promote and facilitate the use of British Sign Language (BSL) in its communications with the public.

Evaluation of the STEM ReCharge pilot programme to support people returning to careers in technology and engineering in the Midlands and North of England.

An independent evaluation of the previous government’s 2016 to 2019 anti-homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying programme in primary and secondary schools.

A report into the experiences, attitudes and needs of homeless LGBT people, considering how well housing and support services meet the needs of this group.