Equal opportunities policies: health (Scotland)

Updating author: Julie Steele

Summary

• Under the Equality Act 2010, NHS employers in Scotland are under a duty to have due regard to the need to prevent unlawful discrimination. (See Public sector equality duty)
• The Equality Team NHS Scotland works to ensure equality of opportunity for all NHS Scotland users and its workforce. (See Equality Team - NHS Scotland)
• Resources, advice and guidance on issues related to health in the workplace are provided by Healthy Working Lives. (See Healthy Working Lives)
• A diversity appraisal resource guide is available with regard to the employment of nurses. (See Diversity appraisal for nurses)
• The General Medical Council has produced guidance on equal opportunities and diversity issues. (See Valuing diversity - guidance for doctors)
• Fair for All is an NHS Scotland initiative that aims to eliminate discrimination and promote equality of opportunity for everyone. (See Fair for All)
• The Partnership Information Network policy on gender-based violence offers guidance to managers on dealing with issues around gender-based violence. (See Gender-based violence)
• The Gay and Lesbian Association of Doctors and Dentists has produced guidance on avoiding sexual orientation discrimination. (See Gay and Lesbian Association of Doctors and Dentists)
• Guidance is available highlighting best practice in the employment of disabled people.(See Looking beyond labels)
• Guidance on employing people with mental health problems is available. (See Mental health)