Disability Confidence Workshops

NHS E&I are delighted to be working with Disability Rights UK who will be delivering a series of Disability Confidence Workshops.

Disability Rights UK are a registered charity with over 25 years’ experience in the disability and equality field. All courses are delivered by people with lived experience of disability or health conditions. The courses are delivered in a jargon-free and open environment, and are interactive, involving discussion, group work, reading case studies and personal reflection.

Disability Confidence Workshops

Wednesday 23^rd March 10.00 – 12.30: Book here

Tuesday 26^th April 10.00 – 12.30: Book here

Wednesday 18^th May 1.00 – 3.30: Book here

Wednesday 15^th June 10.00 – 12.30: Book here

Most people acquire their impairment or health condition during adult life so it is important that managers and all staff become more confident when managing and working with disabled people in the workplace.

The workshops will cover the following topics:

• What does disability mean to you? – spectrum of human experience, invisible disabilities and the business case for disability equality
• The social model of disability – looking at the ‘problem’ differently and adopting a barriers approach
• The Equality Act – barrier removal, reasonable adjustments and supporting staff from different impairment groups

• Discussion and practical application – dealing with stigma, importance of language, encouraging openness at work, applying the principles to workplace scenarios

If you have any queries please email the team on: eoe@leadershipacademy.nhs.uk

Published 27th February 2022