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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.