Key Outcomes:

Increased volume and coherence of gender appropriate services. Gender perspective included within a broad equalities approach

Key Policy Drivers:

• Equality Act 2006 Part 4 Public Sector Gender Equality Duty (April 2007 implementation date)
• EOC guidance
• DTI Code of Practice
• DH: Creating a gender equality scheme
• Equality and Human Rights in the NHS

Recent Activity:

Support implementation of PSGD within health and social care through regional presence and LAAs.

Provide leadership and implementation tools in respect of mental health services.

Equalities sub group report to CSIP Board

Joint conference and publication of a report with Mental Health Network.

Development and publication of workbook to support 10 ESCs in respect of gender equality.