The Equality Act in Health and Social Care
Date, Time & Location
Dates to be confirmed shortly via Zoom
via Zoom
About the Event
Please register your interest by emailing events@edgetraining.org.uk
Aims
This full day course aims to familiarise adult health and social care professionals with the Equality Act 2010 and its 9 protected characteristics.
Learning outcomes
Improved awareness of the Equality Act 2010 and how it applies to social care.
Greater familiarity with the 9 protected characteristics and how this translates into real life and practical examples.
To feel confident about how to deal with situations or sensitive topics where differing views may arise in the workplace or with clients.
Programme
The day will be split into 9 different sessions covering each of the 9 protected characteristics, incorporating case studies and Q&A sessions:
Age
Disability
Gender reassignment
Marriage and civil partnership
Pregnancy and maternity
Race
Religion or belief
Sex
Sexual orientation
The course will be delivered by Oscar Davies
Oscar Davies (they/them) is a barrister specialising in discrimination law at Garden Court Chambers. They are frequently in tribunal/court litigating matters pertaining to all protected characteristics. They are recognised as a Tier 1 ‘Rising Star’ in the Legal 500. They have a broad civil practice, in court or tribunal most days, encompassing employment, education, human rights and property.
Oscar was the first barrister in the UK to be publicly recognised as non-binary and to use the title ‘Mx’ in court, which was championed by the press as a ‘legal first’. In 2024 Oscar was nominated as Young Pro Bono Barrister of the Year (Advocate), LGBTQ+ Champion of the Year (Individual) and DE&I Rising Star of the Year (Legal 500 ESG Awards). They were voted as one of the ‘Top 10 Outstanding Contributors to LGBT+ Life’ by the British LGBT Awards 2022 for their work as an advocate and activist for non-binary rights.
Includes all course materials and a certificate. Course access details will be emailed direct to delegate(s) upon completion of your booking. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to email events@edgetraining.org.uk or call 07341 277487.