Resources

This dynamic resource area offers information on the broad spectrum of issues relating to valuing diversity and implementing equality of opportunity in the workplace.

Many of the resources on this page are in PDF format - see how to access PDF files.

RCN Human Rights Conference  

Following the successful human rights conference, held on Monday 26 October 2009 at RCN headquarters in central London, the Diversity Unit has received several requests asking for the PowerPoint presentations used by the speakers and workshop presenters.   

The presentation given by Chris Cox, RCN Director of Legal Services (PPT 333KB) is available to download.

The presentation given by Jean Candler, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at The British Institute of Human Rights (PPT, 403KB) is available to download.

The presentation given by Shonali Routray from Public Concern at Work (PPT, 1.15MB) is available to download.

Sexual orientation: a practical guide for the NHS

The Department of Health have published guidance which aims to enable NHS staff to understand the needs of lesbian, gay or bisexual (LGB) colleagues and patients.

The guidance contains a number of case studies and examples of good practice as well as a brief overview of some of the major healthcare needs of LGB people.

The guidance covers a range of issues including a series of workshops that focus on:

  • An action planning framework for lesbian, gay and bisexual staff and patients
  • Delivering inclusive services to people who are lesbian, gay or bisexual

The guidance also covers matters of disclosure as well as policy implications around sexual orientation.

You can access the publication by downloading the PDF which is available by clicking the link to visit the Department of Health website.

Summary of Congress 2008 fringe events

Follow the link in the left hand menu to see a summary of the diversity and equality fringe events held at Congress 2008.

Congress 2009

What sessions would you like us to consider providing for you at Congress 2009?

UK contribution to the 2007 European Year of Equality of Opportunity for All

Read the joint review of 2007 produced by the Government Equalities Office and the Equality and Human Rights Commission.

The report concludes that:

"much has been learned about how to develop engagement with communities and how to spread awareness of the benefits of valuing diversity through innovative and entertaining programmes."

Read the full report here: 2007 European year of equal opportunities for all (PDF 428KB).

Releasing the potential within BME networks

Respect for diversity among staff can better equip the NHS to provide appropriate and effective services to a diverse public. The growth of BME networks involving nurses, managers and other staff are an important part of this. Whether you are planning to establish, develop or review a staff BME network or simply looking for strategies for success, both practioners and managers will find this resource useful:

Directions in Diversity and Equality

Produced by the RCN's Diversity and Equality Unit, Directions in Diversity and Equality: an overview of European and UK initiatives 2007- 2010, identifies some of the key initiatives and developments in equality and diversity in Europe and includes some additional relevant worldwide events over the next four years.

Department of Health  information leaflets

The Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2007 will make it unlawful for health and social care organisations to discriminate unfairly against lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people. The Department of Health has produced leaflets, which form a package of resources to help health care providers improve the quality and uptake of health services for LGB and transgender people. The leaflets can be downloaded from the Department of Health website.