Disability
Key findings
- 3.7% of our employees have declared a disability (up 0.4% on last year)
- 33% of employees disability status is unknown
- 1% of employees chose the 'prefer not to say' option
Percentage of staff who declared a disability
| Year | Percentage |
|---|---|
| 2019/20 | 3.3% |
| 2020/21 | 2.7% |
| 2021/22 | 3.3% |
| 2022/23 | 3.7% |
| Southend Census data (2021) | 18.3% |
These stats surrounding disability highlight the need for improved:
- awareness
- communication
Next steps
We aim to address the high numbers of employees whose disability status is unknown by promoting a culture of:
- inclusivity
- openness
We can then work towards ensuring our staff members who have disabilities are better:
- supported
- represented