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Equality and Diversity

Equality and Diversity. Why be satisfied by a stereotype – be curious. Is it okay to demand respect, if you’re going to give it. Barriers are worse in anticipation than in reality. Accessible services are better services. Who are the ‘normal’ people?. Equality and Diversity.

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Equality and Diversity

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  1. Equality and Diversity Why be satisfied by a stereotype – be curious. Is it okay to demand respect, if you’re going to give it. Barriers are worse in anticipation than in reality. Accessible services are better services. Who are the ‘normal’ people?

  2. Equality and Diversity • 1. Equality – everyone having equal access to ……. • Diversity – everyone having choice between ….. • Diversity leads to plurality and equality from diversity leads to conflict through cost and competing priorities. • Costs • Legislation

  3. Equality and Diversity Allies: Trade Unions Design champions! PEAT (patient, environment, action, teams) LSPs (but need development)

  4. Equality and Diversity • Barriers • Tick box culture – translate policy ---- action • Cost (lack £ --- take account of needs) • Overloading certain ‘representative’ groups • Fear • BME “Homogenous’ group • ‘Sell’ • EPP

  5. Equality and Diversity 1. Equality – often seen as part of the law to be enforced. Equality of service - financial - service provision - outcomes Targets prevent equality of service by concentrating on single issues. Pro-active role in improving race relations. Language Culture Size of population Stereotyping

  6. Equality and Diversity Legislation can drive the equality agenda whereas there is no legal driver to promote true diversity – that’s why we need your allies.

  7. Equality and Diversity Significant issues for participants Legislation driven equality  driver for diversity Legislation can be positive Make ‘benefits’ relevant (eg do not send out forms if 25% of ‘your’ population won’t/can’t read. Demand management/Diversity delivers Language – equity – need to adapt – vs equality Respect – mutual /relationship Action, not words – How translate into doing Making ‘difference’ normal – part of daily dialogue – part of culture

  8. Equality and Diversity Health outcomes – equity? HI Assessments/ reducing health inequality (recognising them) N.B. Assumptions re mortality/life expectancy especially if you have a disability Dignified ‘death’/bereavement care Influence of service users Importance of context/ localising relevance ‘Invisible’ disability – impact of (hidden) How do we ‘design in’ inclusivity? Offenders also marginalised groups

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