Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy

What's inside

This policy is fully drafted and structured, ready to brand and complete for your service. It covers:

• 1. Purpose
• 2. Scope
• 3. The protected characteristics
• 4. Definitions
• 5. Equality in employment
• 6. Preventing sexual harassment
• 7. Equality in care and service delivery
• 8. Reporting concerns
• 9. Monitoring, training and review
• 10. Roles and responsibilities
• Related documents
• Appendix A - Examples of reasonable adjustments
• Appendix B - Equality monitoring
• Version control and review

CQC fundamental standard

Legislation & standards it maps to

• Equality Act 2010
• Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 (duty to prevent sexual harassment)
• Human Rights Act 1998; Accessible Information Standard
• Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 (Reg 9, 10, 13) - in particular Regulation 10 (Dignity and respect)

Who it applies to

All staff and everyone who uses the service

How it works

1. Buy securely with Stripe - instant, no VAT, no account needed.
2. Download your editable Word file from the link we email you straight away.
3. Complete the placeholders for your service, then have it approved before use.
4. Add the optional updates subscription and we keep it current as guidance changes.