Equality Advisory & Support Service (EASS)
Main information
Type of service: Helplines
Service URL: http://www.equalityadvisoryservice.com
The Government has commissioned a new Equality Advisory Support Service (EASS) to replace the Equality and Human Rights Commission Helpline. The EASS provide information advice and support on discrimination and human rights issues to individuals in England, Scotland and Wales, recognising the constitutional, legal, social and policy differences specifically: advise what the Equality Act 2010 says and how this applies to you; advise you of options on how you may be able to resolve your issue; advise you of options for informal resolution and guide you through this process; assist you further, if you are unable to resolve your issue informally; help you work out if you are eligible for civil legal aid; provide support if you are considering making a claim yourself; and assist you in finding local sources of support.
Registrations & Approaches
Specialisms: Generic
Contacts
You can contact us by phone email or post.
Lawrence Fenley - General Manager for UK and Ireland
0808 800 0082, 0808 800 0084 (Textphone)
adviceline@equalityadvisoryservice.com
Philip Connolly - DR UK Policy and Communications Manager
0808 800 0082, 0808 800 0084 (Textphone)
adviceline@equalityadvisoryservice.com