Race equality
On this page you will find resources relating to race, one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010
Introduction
Under the Equality Act, the protected characteristic of 'race' includes colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origins.
This video (right), from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), explains more about discrimination based on race.
Anti-Racism Learning Resources for Health and Social Care
I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
In this series of short videos, Priscilla Marongwe from the NES Equality, Diversity and Human Rights Team, introduces learners to an anti-racist approach – theory, definitions, context and practical actions.
Use this resource to support your learning needs, you can watch the videos all at once, or dip in and out as needed.
Resources
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This film was produced as a training aid for all NHS Grampian staff on the difficult topic of racism. It features the brave and frank experiences of three members of staff.
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This report from the Runnymede Trust is presented as a further and necessary check on how Scotland’s race equality agenda is developing and where it may be headed in the years to come.
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NHS Lothian Understanding Racism Training
Webinars
Gypsies, Roma, and Travellers
Roads from the past: a short history of Britain's Gypsies, Roma, and Travellers
This short animation was created by Travellers' Times Online. It explains the the origins of Britain's nomadic peoples, and how their cultures developed over time.
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An agreement based on the NHS Scotland's Charter of Patient Rights and Responsibilities and feedback from Scotland's Gypsy/Travellers.