Workforce equalities profile 2023 to 2024
Disability
5% of people in Buckinghamshire are disabled under the Equality Act (day-to-day activities limited a lot).
8.6% of people in Buckinghamshire identifying as disabled under the Equality Act (day-to-day activities limited a little) 2021 census.
1 in 4 people of working age nationally are now reported to have a disability (Employment of disabled people 2023).
Workforce representation
| Disability | 23-24 | 22-23 | 21-22 | 20-21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Has a disability (or previously had one) | 3.78% | 3.45% | 3.15% | 3.25% |
| Not informed/unknown | 96.22% | 96.55% | 96.85% | 96.75% |
Top 5% of earners
| Disability | 23-24 | 22-23 | 21-22 | 20-21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Has a disability (or previously had one) | 2.70% | 2.33% | 3.37% | 2.46% |
| Not informed/unknown | 97.30% | 97.67% | 96.63% | 97.54% |
Turnover and leavers
| Disability | 23-24 | 22-23 | 21-22 | 20-21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Has a disability (or previously had one) | 4.74% | 3.60% | 3.02% | 3.18% |
| Not informed/unknown | 95.26% | 96.40% | 96.98% | 96.82% |
Recruitment (all applicants)
| Disability | 23-24 | 22-23 | 21-22 | 20-21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 6.34% | 5.94% | 5.28% | 4.42% |
| No | 87.69% | 88.23% | 88.92% | 89.57% |
| Prefer not to say | 5.97% | 5.84% | 5.80% | 6.02% |
Recruitment (interviewed participants)
| Disability | 23-24 | 22-23 | 21-22 | 20-21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 8.82% | 7.81% | 6.66% | 5.85% |
| No | 83.38% | 85.65% | 83.83% | 78.08% |
| Prefer not to say | 7.80% | 6.54% | 9.51% | 16.07% |
Recruitment (hired)
| Disability | 23-24 | 22-23 | 21-22 | 20-21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 5.83% | 5.04% | 5.28% | 3.06% |
| No | 68.93% | 74.91% | 78.74% | 73.09% |
| Prefer not to say | 25.24% | 20.05% | 15.98% | 23.85% |