with a wide range range of characteristics relations of communities communities and across the groups protected characteristics and this work is targeted to include where previous involvement has been limited All Actions taken 2011 Census information has been used to identify gaps where engagement has been limited locally. The groups with whom the Community Resuscitation Development Officers engage are varied and work has been done recently to establish links with Gypsy Travellers (Perth & Kinross / Edinburgh) groups supporting those with drug addiction (Borders) and the Stafford Centre providing support for those with mental ill health issues (Edinburgh) Results We have seen an increase in the number of people engaging with SAS from a wide range of minority groups which is highly beneficial in terms of raising awareness of our services but more importantly allowing us to better foster good relations and our understanding of the needs of these communities.. e. Develop the i. Use of the Improved Advance equality use of the e-Portal is widely methods of of opportunity through SAS communicated communication website with patients, Foster good individuals and relations groups. This will also have impact on health inequalities. All ii. This facility is More open Advance equality utilised to support sharing of issues of opportunity communication in enabling service targeted areas to be more Foster good e.g. closed inclusive relations discussion for particular All - greater communities impact on race, disability, lgbt Actions taken The use of e- Portal has been promoted through the website. Details of
with a wide range of communities across the protected characteristics and this work is targeted to include where previous involvement has been limited range of communities and groups characteristics relations All Actions taken 2011 Census information has been used to identify gaps where engagement has been limited locally. The groups with whom the Community Resuscitation Development Officers engage are varied and work has been done recently to establish links with Gypsy Travellers (Perth & Kinross / Edinburgh) groups supporting those with drug addiction (Borders) and the Stafford Centre providing support for those with mental ill health issues (Edinburgh) Results We have seen an increase in the number of people engaging with SAS from a wide range of minority groups which is highly beneficial in terms of raising awareness of our services but more importantly allowing us to better foster good relations and our understanding of the needs of these communities.. e. Develop the use of the e-Portal through SAS website i. Use of the is widely communicated Improved methods of communication with patients, individuals and groups. This will also have impact on health inequalities. Advance equality of opportunity Foster good relations All ii. This facility is utilised to support communication in targeted areas e.g. closed discussion for particular communities More open sharing of issues enabling service to be more inclusive Advance equality of opportunity Foster good relations All - greater impact on race, disability, lgbt Actions taken The use of e- Portal has been promoted through the website. Details of
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