About the Course
Equality and Diversity Training
This Equality and Diversity training course supports nurses, care staff, and healthcare administrators to create inclusive, respectful, and culturally sensitive care environments. The session raises awareness of the key principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion, helping staff recognise the value of individual differences and understand how to provide care that is free from discrimination, prejudice, or bias.
Participants will explore how unconscious bias influences decision‑making, how legislation protects individuals’ rights, and how to challenge discriminatory behaviour safely and confidently. The course also strengthens communication skills, promotes dignity and respect, and encourages staff to contribute to a fair and supportive workplace culture.
Course Content
The syllabus includes:
Defining equality and diversity Understanding key terms and why they matter in care settings
Benefits and principles of diversity How inclusive practice improves wellbeing, teamwork, and service quality
Legislative framework Overview of equalities legislation and the Human Rights Act (1998)
Positive action Why it is used and how it supports fair recruitment and representation
Roles and responsibilities Understanding individual and organisational duties in promoting equality
Rights and responsibilities Differentiating between what individuals are entitled to and what they must uphold
Unconscious bias What it is, how it develops, and how it affects behaviour and decisions
Impact of bias How unconscious bias influences individuals, teams, and organisations
Challenging personal bias Practical strategies to minimise bias and improve decision‑making
Confidence in conversations about bias Encouraging open, honest dialogue in the workplace
Dignity, respect, and communication Embedding inclusive communication in everyday practice
Harassment, sexual harassment, and victimisation Definitions, examples, and how to respond appropriately
Minimising discrimination Identifying unacceptable behaviours and promoting inclusive alternatives
Acts of law supporting equality Understanding the legal protections that uphold diversity and human rights
Course Details
Suitable for: Nurses, care staff and healthcare administrators
Delivery method: Face‑to‑face / Virtual training
Course length: ½ day
Maximum attendees: 15 delegates