Agenda item

8.1

The Committee considered a report of the Strategic Director for Adult Care and Wellbeing which sought endorsement from the Adult Health and Social Care Policy Committee on the Adults Care and Wellbeing Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice Delivery Plan 2023/24. The report laid out a commitment to improving Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and Social Justice and to delivering upon statutory duties.

8.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Adult Health and Social Care Policy Committee:-

·       Endorse the Adult Care and Wellbeing Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice Delivery Plan 2023/24.

·       Requests that the Strategic Director of Adult Care and Wellbeing continues to provide the Committee with updates on progress against the Delivery Plan on a six-monthly basis, including updates made based on ongoing learning.

8.3

Reasons for Decision

8.3.1

8.3.2

8.3.3

Equality, diversity, inclusion and social justice are essential components of social care. Good equality and diversity practices make sure that the services provided to people are fair and accessible to everyone. They ensure that people are treated as equals, that people get the?dignity and respect?they deserve and that their differences are celebrated.

Our commitment is towards delivering on this ambition. We therefore must continue to listen, learn, and embed equality into everything that we do for our residents, visitors, and workforce.

The Care Sector Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice (EDISJ) plan was established to provide a framework for delivering on our ambitions and contributing to the Councils Strategic Plan.

8.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

8.4.1

8.4.2

Do nothing: Adults Care Social Care has duties set out in the Care Act and Mental Health Acts which in particular require a focus on ensuring equity of experience and services. These forthcoming Care Quality Commission Assurance will specifically look at Adult Social Care approach to Equity of Experience and due to this a delivery plan is required to mitigate and proactively respond to known risks.

Consider alternative delivery plan – We could review different Delivery Plan options for EDISJ. The current Delivery Plan has been developed following staff engagement sessions and learning from SACMHA speak up reports.

8.1

The Committee considered a report of the Strategic Director for Adult Care and Wellbeing which sought endorsement from the Adult Health and Social Care Policy Committee on the Adults Care and Wellbeing Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice Delivery Plan 2023/24. The report laid out a commitment to improving Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and Social Justice and to delivering upon statutory duties.

8.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Adult Health and Social Care Policy Committee:-

·       Endorse the Adult Care and Wellbeing Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice Delivery Plan 2023/24.

·       Requests that the Strategic Director of Adult Care and Wellbeing continues to provide the Committee with updates on progress against the Delivery Plan on a six-monthly basis, including updates made based on ongoing learning.

8.3

Reasons for Decision

8.3.1

8.3.2

8.3.3

Equality, diversity, inclusion and social justice are essential components of social care. Good equality and diversity practices make sure that the services provided to people are fair and accessible to everyone. They ensure that people are treated as equals, that people get the?dignity and respect?they deserve and that their differences are celebrated.

Our commitment is towards delivering on this ambition. We therefore must continue to listen, learn, and embed equality into everything that we do for our residents, visitors, and workforce.

The Care Sector Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice (EDISJ) plan was established to provide a framework for delivering on our ambitions and contributing to the Councils Strategic Plan.

8.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

8.4.1

8.4.2

Do nothing: Adults Care Social Care has duties set out in the Care Act and Mental Health Acts which in particular require a focus on ensuring equity of experience and services. These forthcoming Care Quality Commission Assurance will specifically look at Adult Social Care approach to Equity of Experience and due to this a delivery plan is required to mitigate and proactively respond to known risks.

Consider alternative delivery plan – We could review different Delivery Plan options for EDISJ. The current Delivery Plan has been developed following staff engagement sessions and learning from SACMHA speak up reports.