Equal Opportunities

The Edinburgh Equalities Network brings together the Council and our public sector partners with individuals, community groups and organisations that are interested in equality and diversity issues.  Membership is free and any interested group, organisation or individual can join the Network.

Use the contact details on this page to ask for a membership form. We will send you regular information and news.

The Network aims to:

• Share information about equality issues and events - see the "Latest News" page and Equality Events for May - September 2012.
• Foster good community relations
• Celebrate the diversity of Edinburgh's communities
• Promote positive attitudes within communities 
• Gather information and viewpoints about the needs of minority and disadvantaged groups
• Give individuals and organisations the opportunity to be involved and to help shape plans and services.

Read the Edinburgh Equalities Network Annual Report for 2010/2011.

The Edinburgh Equalities Network is supported by The City of Edinburgh Council and our partners in NHS Lothian, Lothian and Borders Police Service and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service. 

There are various ways that you can be involved with NHS Lothian including patient groups, the Public Partnership Forums and Managed Clinical Networks. There are also working groups and committees that seek the involvement of patients, carers and members of the public from time to time. You can register on NHS Lothian's participation database to receive information and get involved in health issues that interest you. All NHS Lothian Board meetings are open to the public.