Examples of services

New law in force

The Equality Act came into force on 1 October 2010. Some of the information on this page may be out of date.

  • accommodation agents, councils and housing associations
  • advice agencies
  • charities and voluntary organisations
  • churches or other places of worship
  • courts (See justice for more information)
  • emergency services
  • employment agencies
  • estate agents and private landlords
  • financial services providers like investment companies, banks and building societies
  • hospitals and clinics (See health and social care for more information)
  • hotels, B&Bs, guest houses and hostels (See housing and property for more information)
  • law firms
  • libraries and museums
  • mail, telephone or online catalogue retailers
  • parks and other public spaces
  • petrol stations
  • places of worship
  • post offices
  • property developers and management agencies
  • public utilities (such as gas, electricity and water suppliers)
  • pubs and restaurants [link to Entertainment venues below]
  • railway stations, bus stations and airports
  • rented business premises
  • services provided by local councils, government departments and agencies
  • shops and market stalls
  •  solicitors and accountants
  • some types of clubs
  • sport and leisure facilities
  • telecommunications and broadcasting services
  • theatres and cinema

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