Understanding Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

This participative event by the Diversity Trust will introduce you to key EDI areas for your Healthwatch to consider. The session is part of your ongoing EDI journey, rather than standalone training.

Type of event

Small group with active participation.

Who is the event for?

Healthwatch staff and board members with a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. This course is entry level so will be useful for anyone starting their EDI journey within Healthwatch.

What will you learn?

The course will cover:

• An introduction to The Equality Act and protected characteristics
• Implications for the work of local Healthwatch
• Using the right words and expressions to challenge unacceptable behaviour
• The complexities involved in knowing communities and understanding culture
• How to begin the process of identifying and selecting appropriate practice approaches
• Knowing what to do when you don’t know!
• How to create a local Healthwatch culture and practices that recognise, respect, value and harness difference for the benefit of the organisation, individuals, and local communities

Type of Session:

Small group with active participation.

Who is running this event?

This workshop will be delivered by Russell Thomas, Director and Senior Consultant for the Diversity Trust The Diversity Trust