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Culturally
Diverse Peoples Policy Insofar
as the rights of culturally diverse people who are, or will be, part
of the practice as an employee, reference should be made to the
practice’s Equal Opportunities Policy. Insofar
as a policy for culturally diverse peoples as it relates to practice
matters is concerned, the practice policy is determined, from time to
time, by the Head of Practice. The
practice’s Marketing and Educational Plans identify a number of
areas where targeting culturally diverse people can significantly
enhance the practice’s work and which will lead to an increase in
the involvement of these people.
The practice is committed to continuing with outreach and
marketing initiatives which help to integrate all members of society. Access
Policy The
practice offices are accessible to most people with a disability with
parking immediately adjacent to the practice and level access.
There are also full toilet facilities for disabled persons on
the ground floor of the practice.
Colour schemes aid a person with visual impairments and doors
are glass allowing through vision to all. The
practice aims to give information concerning access for people with
different disabilities on practice literature and will provide large
print notes on request. Where
a patient access problem is identified, the practice aims to
temporarily overcome the difficulty for their visit and will notify
the appropriate person as to the problem. Where
mobility problems suffered by patients or staff in activities have
been noted, steps are to be taken to assist these people with access.
Teachers and participants in educational and community projects
are encouraged to give details of any special needs in the planning
stages, allowing adequate facilities to be found to allow full
participation. Disabled
Represe By
reason of the number of employees, the practice is subject to the
mandatory requirements set out by statute as to the employment of a
proportion of people with disabilities by the practice.
The practice has adopted an Equal Opportunities Policy which is
aimed at eliminating discrimination against disabled persons and is
applied as and when a disabled person applies for employment. With
practice offices which allow people with disabilities to attend
appointments and meetings and other events, there is no physical
barrier to prevent people with disabilities from becoming a patient,
colleague or advisor.
When considered advisable, the practice will consult with
appropriate groups or individuals over disability issues.
Organisational
Training Policy The
Company has more than five employees and as a consequence does have a
formal in-house training programme.
However employees may request up to five days paid leave of
absence each calendar year to attend short (one or two day) courses to
develop existing skills and acquire new skills and knowledge which are
relevant and beneficial to the activities undertaken by the Company. The
Head of Practice will identify training needs throughout the year through
discussion with Members and staff.
Although it is likely that staff will require more skills
training than musicians, it may be appropriate to invite musicians to
attend courses in workshop skills, equal opportunities and disability
awareness.
Colleagues and other
staff will set aside time to pass on skills to other members and
where courses are attended, information and skills acquired will be
communicated to other members of staff through informal discussions,
circulation of information, or working together on projects.
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