Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

This web workshop will look at Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and why this is important in general practice. Delegates will be able to apply the learning to everyday situations back in the practice.

The workshop will be interactive – delegates will be encouraged to share any challenges they may have already encountered and our facilitator will also share their experiences from GP practice.

Slide handouts will be sent to delegates before this web workshop and certificates of attendance are awarded after the workshop.

  • Doctors

  • Nurses

  • Practice Managers

  • Healthcare Professionals

Workshop Agenda

Below is an outline of the proposed agenda, if you have any questions please get in touch.

Welcome and Introduction to the programme & session

  • Setting the scene
  • Programme & session overview
  • Objectives
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

  • Introduction to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
    • Understand the terms ‘equality’, ‘diversity’ and ‘inclusion’
    • The differences between equality, diversity and inclusion
  • Benefits of a diverse workforce
  • Reasonable adjustment obligation for disabled people
  • Unconscious bias
  • Legal requirements of EDI
  • Create and implement an inclusive working environment
  • ED&I strategy and policy for NCH and the benefits
  • Diversity and Inclusion for Managers/Managing Diverse Teams
EDI & Employment Law

  • Discrimination law and associated risks
  • Inclusive recruitment
  • Inclusive recruitment practice
  • Recruiting diverse teams (employees and/or volunteers)
Summary and Q&As
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