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<p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD) publishes biannual diversity statistics on its civilian
staff excluding those employed by organisations with delegated personnel functions
(Trading funds, DE&S Bespoke Trading Entity, Executive Agencies, Royal Fleet Auxiliary
and Locally engaged civilians (LECs)). The most recent statistics were published in
December 2022 at the following link: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/mod-diversity-dashboard-october-2022"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/mod-diversity-dashboard-october-2022</a>.</p><p>
</p><p>Table 6 - Disability Representation of MOD Main Civilian Personnel shows that
as at 1 October 2022, 11.5% of MOD Main civilian personnel had an active declaration
of disabled.</p><p> </p><p>The MOD D&I Strategy 2018-30 for its civilian workforce
has specific measurable and achievable aims to increase representation of staff with
a disability across the department, including the Senior Civil Service. The MOD is
an accredited ‘Disability Confident Scheme Leader’ and encourages candidates with
disabilities to apply to Defence.</p><p> </p><p>The MOD has several initiatives to
support disabled personnel across the whole of Defence, including the Defence and
civilian networks and champions. The Civil Service Workplace Adjustment Service is
well established, offering specialist advice and access to a review route for disabled
employees experiencing difficulties in securing the adjustments they need. The service
includes a Workplace Adjustment Passport to facilitate the seamless retention of adjustments
on a change of line manager, job role or move between business areas.</p>
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