Equality and Diversity at FCHO
Housing is not just about bricks and mortar, it is about people, neighbourhoods and communities.
FCHO recognises that people who provide and use its services come from many diverse backgrounds, with varying experiences and needs. FCHO promotes diversity, equality of opportunity, eliminates discrimination, and brings about positive change for those experiencing disadvantage.
FCHO Equality and Diversity Statement
First Choice Homes Oldham believes that everyone should be treated equally and fairly regardless of their race, ethnic origin, nationality, religion, cultural background, sex, sexuality, disability, domestic circumstances, illness, age, employment status, membership of trade unions or political beliefs.
FCHO is committed to the concept and practice of equality of opportunity and to combating discrimination, direct or indirect, through our policies and procedures covering admission to the housing register, allocation of housing, provision of services, Board membership and structure, and employment practices.
We are committed to taking positive steps to help redress the effects of discrimination and disadvantage, ensuring that equality of opportunity is integral to all our activities.
Our Commitment
Equality and Diversity is at the heart of everything that we do and is an underlying theme within FCHO’s values and objectives. We believe that Equality and Diversity is key to striving to deliver excellent housing services and in building cohesive, sustainable communities where everyone can live peacefully in their own home, regardless of their background and needs.
To demonstrate this, FCHO have strategies and action plans in place that outline our commitment and targets on how we aim to drive the Equality, Diversity and Community Cohesion Agenda forward. Visit the links below for more information on our vision for Equality and Diversity.
National Equality Standard for Local Government
Community Cohesion Working Group
Contact Details
If you have issues or concerns regarding equalities and diversity in your FCHO area please contact your local Equalities and Community Cohesion Officer below:
Oldham North
Contact Zahra Mufti on: 0161 770 3578, 07841733493 or fcho.zahra.mufti@oldham.gov.uk
Chadderton
Royton
Shaw
Failsworth
Hollinwood
Oldham West
Contact Sayful Alam on: 0161 770 3129, 07841 733 491 or fcho.sayful.alam@oldham.gov.uk
Coldhurst
Werneth
Alexandra
Medlock Vale
Oldham East
Contact Syed Rahman on 0161 770 3546, 0784 173 34927 or fcho.syed.rahman@oldham.gov.uk
Derker
Higginshaw
St Mary's
Glodwick
Saddleworth & Lees
Eggerton Street Estate
Clarksfield/Salem
Greenacres
Waterhead
Sholver
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday: 9:00am until 5:00pm
Weekends and Bank Holidays: Closed
Out of Hours
If you experience racial harassment or hate crime in the evening (5:00pm until 10:00pm) or at weekends or bank holidays (10:00am until 10:00pm) you can phone the out of hours support team on free phone 0800 389 9294.
A Support Officer will provide you with immediate support and advice in English, Urdu or Bangla. Telephone advice can also be provided in other languages.
Emergencies
If you feel you are under the immediate threat of violence please contact the police (Telephone: 999).
Further Help and Support
Equality and Human Rights Commission