Briefing for Plenary, Committees and Answering Enquiries
The Members’ Research Service provides a service to Members in answering their queries and providing information that enables Members to operate effectively in plenary and committees. Equality considerations are factored into the research briefing and necessary actions have been incorporated into the Action Plan.
The Equality of Opportunity Committee is also provided with briefing from the Members’ Research Service and the Legal Services Team.
Occupational Health/Accessible Offices
Assembly Members and their staff also receive DSE assessments, have access to the Assembly Commission’s occupational nurse and are entitled to claim for adaptations to enable their constituency offices to be made accessible should they be required.
The Assembly Commission’s Equality and Access Adviser is available to provide guidance for Assembly Members on access-related issues.
Advice and Guidance on Equality Issues
The Equality and Access Team, in conjunction with the Legal Services Team, provides advice and guidance to Assembly Members in relation to equality, human rights and access issues. The Equality and Access Team can also act on suggestions from Assembly Members to improve access and promote equality.
Assembly Members employ their own staff (researchers and office staff). The Equality and Access Team provides advice to Assembly Members on their responsibilities as employers, in relation to equality legislation and best practice.
