Monitor the abandonment and average second answer rate of Welsh language 101 calls into the force communications centre, compared to English calls. Equality Objective 6 To promote health in the workplace through raising awareness of mental ill health and distress preventative measures with a view to reduce absence on the grounds of psychological sickness Priority Two: Protecting Vulnerable People Police and Crime Plan Objective General Equality Duty aims Eliminate discrimination, harassment and victimisation; and Advance equality of opportunity. Why we chose it: It is generally accepted that a high proportion of the general public will be affected by mental illness during their lifetime either experiencing it themselves, or knowing a – colleague, family members or friend experiencing who has experienced it. Even though it is a common issue, persons who experience Mental Health problems often face stigma and discrimination. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) report, just another ‘Not statistic: Life in Wales for people with Mental Health identified that conditions’ people with Mental Health conditions describe as feeling powerlessness and ‘overall, shame in relation to their and general consensus that there was a condition’ ‘a negative attitude towards people with Mental Health conditions’.
Monitor the abandonment and average second answer rate of Welsh language 101 calls into the force communications centre, compared to English calls. Equality Objective 6 To promote health in the workplace through raising awareness of mental ill health and distress preventative measures with a view to reduce absence on the grounds of psychological sickness Police and Crime Plan Objective Priority Two: Protecting Vulnerable People General Equality Duty aims Eliminate discrimination, harassment and victimisation; and Advance equality of opportunity. Why we chose it: It is generally accepted that a high proportion of the general public will be affected by mental illness during their lifetime – either experiencing it themselves, or knowing a colleague, family members or friend experiencing who has experienced it. Even though it is a common issue, persons who experience Mental Health problems often face stigma and discrimination. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) report, ‘Not just another statistic: Life in Wales for people with Mental Health conditions’ identified that ‘overall, people with Mental Health conditions describe as feeling powerlessness and shame in relation to their condition’ and ‘a general consensus that there was a negative attitude towards people with Mental Health conditions’.
strategic-equality-plan-english.docx