Aims and objectives

The Disability Action Team is made up of staff who have either had or are having direct, or indirect experience of disability issues. The Team aims to work in partnership with the Constabulary to:

• ensure the organisation operates in a way that enables people with disabilities to fully participate, free from discrimination, in all aspects of the constabulary’s business;
• provide points of contact and information for staff/managers for issues concerning disability (including conditions, injuries, illness, etc);
• create a more accessible and inclusive working environment for staff, particularly those with disabilities;
• ensure recruitment, retention, progression and training opportunities are accessible and inclusive of people with disabilities;
• ensure the policies and procedures of the constabulary are accessible and inclusive of people with disabilities;
• raise awareness and educate about issues associated with disability;
• provide a confidential support service to staff through disability contact officers;
• ensure the Constabulary at least meets its obligations in respect of the Disability Discrimination Act including the incorporation of police officers in October 2004;
• ensure the Constabulary complies with its commitment to equality and fairness particularly in respect of disability.

The Disability Action Team is supported by staff associations - Unison and the Police Federation.

We are a self-organised, self-governing group who work in partnership with the Constabulary to progress disability issues. If you are interested in applying for a job with Avon and Somerset Constabulary and would like to speak to a member of the Disability Action Team first, please forward your details by using our on-line contact form.

The Disability Action Team supports the aims of the European Year of Disabled People.