Definitions of terms used within the Equality and Diversity Information Programme

Equality | Diversity | Ethnic Monitoring | Ethnic Group

Is the recognition and valuing of difference in its broadest sense. It is about creating a culture and practices that recognise, respect, value and harness difference for the benefit of patients, carers, members of the public and members of staff.
 
This approach is about individuals - it is about recognising difference as a source of strength within organisations and it is about recognising that some differences are also the source of inequality, disadvantage and exclusion. By focusing solely on individual differences we may not recognise collective experiences of institutional discrimination.