Promoting Equality and Inclusivity in the Workplace at NHS Lothian
Learn about how NHS Lothian prioritizes equality and diversity in the workplace, the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010, and the organization's inclusive pledge. Discover why equality is essential, how COVID-19 impacted equality efforts, and the importance of providing equal opportunities for all individuals.
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Equality and Diversity in the workplace Rakiya Suleiman NHS Lothian EDI Lead
Interactive question ? How confident are you that NHS Lothian takes Equality and inclusion as a priority for staff and those who uses our services. 1 is very poor and 5 is very confident
Key Message NHS Lothian have responsibility as employer to protect all employees, people who uses our services and the communities we served
Why Equality Equality is a priority We learned from COVID 19 Embedding equality in everything we do Everyone is welcome and diversity is important
Equality Act 2010 Protected characteristics Protection from discrimination and harassment Positive duties to advance equality Reasonable adjustment Positive action Public sector equality duty
NHS Lothians pledge to be an inclusive organisation 1. Equality and human rights is central to our work 2. We are an anti-racist organisation 3. We meet the needs of disabled people 4. We are a gender inclusive organisation 5. People who may lack capacity can participate in decision-making 6. Our staff are educated, supported and valued
Why do we have protected group of people ? In the Equality Act 2010, nine characteristics were identified as 'protected characteristics'. These are the characteristics where evidence shows there is still significant discrimination in employment, provision of goods and services and access to services such as education and health Can you name the nine protected characteristics?
Protected characteristics Age, Disability, Gender reassignment, Marriage and civil partnership, Pregnancy and maternity, Race, Religion or belief, Sex, Sexual orientation
What does this mean to us? Everyone has equal opportunity to learn, be supported and to progress NHS Lothian Values
Psychological safe spaces https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/audio-video/importance-psychological-safety 5 mins
How do we achieve equality? We collect and use equality monitoring data (workforce & patient) We created and support staff networks and allyships Advancing equalities action plan (employment) Equality and Human Rights Strategy and priorities
How do we achieve equality? 27,000 staff we can all make a difference Person centred for patients and staff Living NHS Lothian values Diverse and inclusive teams and culture Education and training Race Equality and Human Rights Education (nhslothian.scot)
Support available to you Intranet - http://intranet.lothian.scot.nhs.uk/StaffR oom/StaffHealthAndWellbeing/StaffSupp ort/Pages/default.aspx Website - https://staff.nhslothian.scot/
This section contains information about services and resources (within NHS Lothian and outside) where staff can get help and advice. Staff Counselling and Psychological Support Services Here 4 U Staff Listening Service Occupational Health Service Whistleblowing Speak Up Imitative
Support available to you Parents and Carers Trade Unions and Professional Organisations Stop Smoking Services Stress Management Bereavement Coaching Mediation Peer Support
Now How confident are you that NHS Lothian takes Equality and inclusion as a priority for staff and those who uses our services? 1 is very poor and 5 is very confident
