EHRC - Examples of services

Examples of services

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 Some of the information on this page may be out of date.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