Nottinghamshire Adult Social Care and Health Department has a framework for equality and diversity [PDF 460KB] which drives and supports the achievement of equality and diversity in all aspects of our work. Our Assistant Directors are responsible for carrying out the objectives within the Framework and these are also reflected in our annual Business Plan targets. The Framework includes all issues concerned with race, disability, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion and belief.

We produce an annual Equality Action Plan, approved by Directorate and monitored by our Equalities Steering Group to achieve our targets.

We play a leading role in all corporate Equality and Diversity initiatives and are presently preparing for assessment at Level 3 (of 5) of the Local Government Equality Standards. We have completed a self-assessment of our present position and are taking the necessary steps to ensure our compliance with this corporate milestone.

One of our key achievements recently has been the completion of 15 Equality Service Diversity Reviews, which require in-depth analysis of our functions, policies and procedures to ensure that their effects do not discriminate against any vulnerable group, either in the community or among our staff. These are available for public scrutiny on the corporate website.

Self Managed Workers' Group

We support and encourage staff to get involved in the Self Managed Workers' Groups. For more information see the Self Managed Workers' Group's webpage.

Related information

• Race Relations Act monitoring information
• Equality and Diversity Survey