Course: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Training

This course has been written to familiarise its readers with the concepts of equality, diversity and inclusion, anti-discrimination legislation and policy implementation. The aim of this course is to enable the readers to learn more about the meaning and importance of equality, and to understand people's rights and responsibilities in relation to these concepts in the work environment. Learning outcomes: - Understanding what is meant by diversity, equality, inclusion and discrimination - Knowing how discrimination might occur in the work setting, both deliberately and inadvertently - Knowing ways of how to reduce discrimination - Being aware of key legislation - Understanding agreed ways of working (where these apply) relating to equality, diversity, discrimination and rights - Providing inclusive support - Knowing how to ensure that service provider’s own work is inclusive and respects the beliefs, culture, values and preferences of the service users - Knowing where/how to access information, advice and support about equality and inclusion - Knowing who to ask for advice and support about equality and inclusion. New Protections from Sexual Harassment in the Workplace. Amendment to Equality Act (2010) 26th October 2024

Course Contents:

• Definitions of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• Visible and Non-Visible Differences
• The Human Rights Act 1988
• The Equality Act 2010
• The Equality Pay Act 1970
• The Protected Characteristics
• Discrimination
• Harassment and Bullying
• New Protections from Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
• Victimisation
• Stereotypes Assumptions and Bias
• The Benefits of Diversity
• Workplace Policies
• Preventing Discrimination
• Public Sector Equality Duty
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Healthcare
• The Accessible Information Standard
• Promoting Service User Independence
• Upholding Public Trust
• Inclusion as a Healthcare Employee
• Non-Compliance
• Capacity and Consent
• Information and Advice