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Equality, Diversity and Human Rights Awareness Simon Anjoyeb EDHR Advisor How would you meet my needs? My name is Gita, I am young and up until now have been in perfect health. Due to a health condition, I was told that I need to change my diet so that it includes more oily fish, less fats, less salt and more pasta. But in my culture most of the suggested food is generally not eaten! What do I do? Equality and Diversity What is it? Equality Diversity Barrier to Participation Equal Outcome What is Discrimination? Types of Discrimination ‘The Pyramid of Hate’ Direct Indirect By Perception By Association Harassment Victimisation The Protected Characteristics Disability Age Race Gender Maternity & Pregnancy Status Gender Identity Religion or Belief Sexual Orientation Marriage & Civil Partnership The Equality Act 2010 • Came into force on 1st October 2010 • Replaces 9 main pieces of legislation and about 100 Statutory Instruments. • Simplifies and harmonises the protection offered to the 9 protected characteristics. The Equality Act 2010 – The Public Sector Equality Duty (S.149) In force as of 6 April 2011 – within the PSED there are the General Duties: – Eliminate – Advance Equality of Opportunity – Foster Good Relations Due Regard • • • • • Policies and Service Delivery Plans Service Delivery Finance Procurement (£220 billion) Building Design and Accessibility Due Regard promotes transparency and being proactive… The Human Rights Act 1998 • Came into force in 2000. • Addresses imbalance of power between people and the state. • Public Sector is bound by the Act and articles within. • 3 different types of rights: – Absolute – Limited – Qualified Human Rights in the NHS • Right to Life (2) • Right not to be tortured or treated inhumanely (3) • Right to Liberty, Freedom and Security (5) • Respect for Private and Family Life (includes bodily dignity) (8) • Right not to be Discriminated Against (14) • FREDA Principles There is good and bad press about the Human Rights Act 1998…BUT… Reasonable Adjustments Remove or minimise disadvantage standard practice would create. Particularly pertinent to disability can include machinery, change in process or a service. Outside of disability think about things like: • Flexible Working • Uniform Policy / Dress Code • Timings of Meetings How would you meet my needs? My name is Melinda I am 47 years old and I live on my own. My speech impairment is quite bad, and tends to get worse when I am in stressful situations. Some public services are really good and provide textphone numbers or email addresses. Others a really bad, and I can not even get passed the switchboard. My impairment can make face to face communication difficult. But using additional communicative supportive methods can be very effective. The NHS Constitution • More of a Charter • Underpins the Equality Act and Human Rights Act. • Sets out rights/expectations for both staff and patients. Now for Something Different In Other News… Would you Employ these Candidates? • Dropped out of school at age 16 • Performed poorly at school • Has Dyslexia • Known to be rebellious • Number of failed ventures • Speech impediment • Number of legal problems Poor Communication Kills • 20 July 2008 - Mr L is 21 with severe LD & Epilepsy – admitted into a hospital in Luton with abdominal pains and vomiting. • 22 July – Operation st • 24 July – Review and process for discharge begins • 25 July – Discharged and then readmitted • 28 July – CT Scan and further operation (initial improvement) • 30 July – Deterioration noted and further scan • 1 August – Operation and transfer to ICU • 4 August – Mr L dies • 23 August – Consultant writes to GP to inform him of his death. Consultant did not suspect bowel obstruction during 1 admission – “because [Mr L] was a poor historian and I really could not tell what was going on. [He] was mentally subnormal…” Criticism from the Ombudsman • DoH, professional standards and Trust guidance not followed: – Lack of engagement with carers – Not using established LDLT – Capacity Upheld… • Unrealistic expectations • Use of the term “mentally subnormal” • Parents not with Mr L at his death Trans Communities • • • • Not a mental illness Pronouns / names Choice Medication and Surgery – impact of accommodation? • Find a name that suits! How would you meet my needs? My name is Ben, I am 18 and I have left school, don’t have a job nor am I in any form of training. One reason I left school is because I have always struggled with reading and writing. But it’s not something I like to admit. At the hospital the doctors and nurses usually talk about and to me in a way I don’t understand, then I am sent away with a leaflet which I am told should explain it all. Age • Perception – Stereotypes in delivering healthcare • Nutrition • RACH Stonewall’s Examples of Bullying and Harassment • making homophobic insults and threats • making unnecessary and degrading references to an individual’s sexual orientation • engaging in banter or making jokes which are degrading to a person’s sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation • outing an individual as LGB without their permission • ignoring or excluding a colleague from activities because they are LGB • spreading rumours or gossip about an individual’s sexual orientation • asking an LGB colleague intrusive questions about their private life • making assumptions and judgements about a colleague based on their sexual orientation • using religious belief to justify anti-gay bullying and harassment Staff Quote After our civil partnership, I brought the photos to work to show colleagues (I’ve looked at enough wedding photos over the years!). One colleague pushed them away saying ‘yuck, I don’t want to look at those’ Think About… • • • • • • • • • Alternatives Preconceptions Professional not Personal Language Equals Report it! Evolve Sincerity and Honesty Team Useful Resources: Our Info-net Page From the homepage: Click: Working here Click: Equality and Human Rights