1.0 Foreword At NHS Sunderland CCG we are committed to ensuring that equality and human rights are taken into account in everything we do, whether that is commissioning services, employing people, developing policies, communicating, consulting or involving people in our work. This strategy reflects the Equality Act 2010 which provides a legislative framework to: protect the rights of individuals and advance equality of opportunity for all • update, simplify and strengthen the previous legislation; and • deliver a simple, modern and accessible framework of discrimination law which protects • individuals from unfair treatment and promotes a fair and more equal society. The strategy describes a clear picture of the significant targets we have set in relation to equality and human rights. It is a long-term commitment driven by both equalities legislation and by the needs and wishes of our local people and staff. For that reason much of the work will be on-going over the next few years. We look forward to the work ahead, facing the challenges, and meeting the targets we have set ourselves. Dr Ian Pattison David Gallagher Clinical Chief Accountable Officer
1.0 Foreword At NHS Sunderland CCG we are committed to ensuring that equality and human rights are taken into account in everything we do, whether that is commissioning services, employing people, developing policies, communicating, consulting or involving people in our work. This strategy reflects the Equality Act 2010 which provides a legislative framework to: • protect the rights of individuals and advance equality of opportunity for all • update, simplify and strengthen the previous legislation; and • deliver a simple, modern and accessible framework of discrimination law which protects individuals from unfair treatment and promotes a fair and more equal society. The strategy describes a clear picture of the significant targets we have set in relation to equality and human rights. It is a long-term commitment driven by both equalities legislation and by the needs and wishes of our local people and staff. For that reason much of the work will be on-going over the next few years. We look forward to the work ahead, facing the challenges, and meeting the targets we have set ourselves. Dr Ian Pattison David Gallagher Clinical Chief Accountable Officer
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