We are delighted to share that we have officially achieved Disability Confident Committed status, the first level of the Disability Confident scheme. This is a meaningful milestone in how we continue to build an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
What is Disability Confident?
Disability Confident is a Government initiative designed to support employers in improving how they recruit, retain and develop employees with disabilities or long-term health conditions. It is not about ticking a box, it’s about embedding thinking and behaviours that help every employee feel valued and empowered.
What Disability Confident Committed Means for Us
As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we have pledged to take deliberate actions to ensure our people practices are accessible, fair and supportive. This includes:
Inclusive Recruitment
We are reviewing and improving our recruitment processes to make them more accessible, using clear language and removing unnecessary barriers so that everyone can apply with confidence.
Accessible Job Advertising
We will make sure our job adverts communicate clearly that we’re committed to equality.
Interview Opportunities
Where candidates meet the minimum criteria, we will offer interviews to applicants who identify as disabled under the Disability Confident scheme, helping to give talented people the chance to shine.
Reasonable Adjustments
We will provide reasonable adjustments during recruitment and throughout employment, from adjusting interview arrangements to workplace changes, so people can perform at their best.
Supporting Colleagues Who Acquire a Disability
We have committed to supporting existing employees who develop a disability or long-term condition, helping them stay in work and feel supported through changes to roles, hours or working conditions where appropriate.