Blackpool Council - Disability - Service Information

Disability

One quarter (25%) of residents in Blackpool have a limiting long term illness. This means that they have a disability or a long-term health condition that has an impact on their day to day lives. People in these circumstances are likely to have rights under the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA).

The council has produced a Disability Equality Scheme which is part of an overarching corporate equality and diversity policy and action plan which sets out the vision, which the council has to eliminate unlawful discrimination and to promote equal opportunities for all people. The purpose of the Disability Equality Scheme for Disabled People is to promote access and equity so that all members of the community, including those with a disability, can use the services and facilities provided by Blackpool Council in its role as a community leader, purchaser, service provider, policy adviser, planner, regulator and equal opportunity employer.

The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 outlaws the discrimination of disabled people in employment, the provision of goods, facilities and services or the administration or management of premises.

The Disability Discrimination Amendment Act 2005 introduces a positive duty on public bodies to promote equality for disabled people.

Access these Acts at the Office of Public Sector Information (OPSI) website

Further information can also be found at the Equality and Human Rights Commission website .

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Blackpool Council
Customer First Centre
Municipal Building
Corporation Street
Blackpool
FY1 1NF

Tel: (01253) 477477

Customer First Centre
Monday to Friday 8am-5.30pm
Saturday 9am-2pm

Customer First Telephone Line
8am-6pm Monday to Friday
Saturday 9am-2pm

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Contact Details

Equality & Diversity Unit
Westgate House
Squires Gate Lane
Blackpool
FY4 2TS

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Tel: 01253 477117 or 477316

Mon - Thurs 8:30am - 5pm Fri: 8:30am-4:30pm