Equality, diversity and inclusion

As a part of our EDI values and principles we want to be inclusive, and to support this, we have created spaces for Changing Futures staff to bring forward concerns, questions and topics. These sessions are run regularly, and you can read here about some of the topics that have come up. Let us know if you’re having similar conversations!

This video looks at the difference between equity and equality. Equality means each individual or group of people is given the same resources or opportunities. Equity recognizes that each person has different circumstances and allocates the exact resources and opportunities needed to reach an equal outcome.

We have created a diversity and inclusion calendar that highlights historical, cultural, and religious events of diverse groups, and their impact on our work: how can we accommodate cultural and religious needs in the workplace? You can download the calendar here - feel free to share, print and use in your own spaces.

This poster showcases the six EDI principles that Changing Futures subscribes to and is displayed in our office. We use it as a reminder and a prompt to consider and understand how equality, diversity and inclusion matter in our work, the relationships we build and the interactions we have with others. Feel free to download it and use it too.

It is important that our EDI work is reviewed regularly and is driven and supported by external stakeholders across our programme. The steering group is made up of people with lived experience and professionals from different sectors who are connected to our cohorts.

The Equality Act 2010 legally protects people from discrimination in the workplace and in wider society.

It provides a legal framework to protect the rights of individuals and advances equality of opportunity for everybody.

Janet Stovall shares a three-part action plan for creating workplaces where people feel safe and expected to be their unassimilated, authentic selves. This TED talk covers how we can learn about diversity at work and use it to transform the things we do, think and say outside the office.

Public Health England has produced a Health Equity Assessment Tool to help professionals identify and address health inequalities and equity in their area. The tool provides a general introduction to health inequalities and equity - as well as examples of good practice - that can be used across services.

This report explores why experiences for women who experience multiple disadvantage differ so greatly to men across Bristol, and what services can do to support people most effectively.

You can read the report here. If you prefer, you can watch a recording of a webinar about the report here, or find out more via the button below.