Reference Materials

  • Protected characteristics

    It is against the law to discriminate against someone because of a protected characteristic. The nine protected characteristics are age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, […]

    Published on: 15th May 2024

    Reference type: Guidance

  • What are health inequalities?

    The differences that create health gaps undermine health equity. They arise from a range of factors,

    Published on: 15th May 2024

    Reference type: Guidance

  • Manifesto for a gender equal Wales

    In this Manifesto, Chwarae Teg sets out their vision for how the next Welsh Government can deliver a gender equal Wales where all women, of all backgrounds, can fulfil their […]

    Published on: 13th May 2024

    Reference type: Article

  • Refugee employment and skills support study

    This independent study looks at the employment aspirations, skills and experience of refugees and asylum seekers and the barriers they face in funding employment.

    Published on: 13th May 2024

    Reference type: Research and evidence

  • Attitudes and disability: The experiences of disabled people in 2022

    Changing attitudes is a topic that is consistently raised by disabled people as a top priority, and Scope UK believes negative attitudes and stereotypes are a root cause of the […]

    Published on: 13th May 2024

    Reference type: Article

  • Coronavirus: The consequences for mental health in Wales

    This Mind Cymru report describes the ongoing impact of the coronavirus pandemic on people with mental health problems across Wales.

    Published on: 13th May 2024

    Reference type: Article

  • Human rights are lifetime rights

    Age Cymru was funded from January to July 2022 to deliver a human rights project in partnership with the Welsh Government. The purpose of this project was to raise awareness […]

    Published on: 13th May 2024

    Reference type: Guidance

  • Reducing homelessness amongst migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers: Good practice guide

    The purpose of this guide by Welsh Local Government Association is to highlight some of the key challenges related to preventing and tackling homelessness amongst migrant populations and share good […]

    Published on: 13th May 2024

    Reference type: Guidance

  • Working together to end homelessness from social housing

    This report by Shelter Cymru is informed by the experiences of some people who have been very close to losing their social homes, and the work of social landlords and […]

    Published on: 13th May 2024

    Reference type: Article

  • Why society needs nature: Lessons from research during COVID-19

    This report by Natural Resources Wales, NatureScot, Natural England, Forest Research and the Environment Agency emphasises the importance of green and blue spaces for people’s mental health and well-being during […]

    Published on: 13th May 2024

    Reference type: Article