Preparing for the Duty: The Welsh Assembly Government’s Perspective Rachael Campbell-Lawrence Duties Team Strategic Equality and Diversity Unit
Outline Our Aim Our Approach to the Duty Engagement Events - Key Themes
Our Aim The Welsh Assembly Government’s aim is to be recognised as an exemplar public authority in Wales. We want to develop long term positive change to ensure that the outcomes for disabled people improve.
Our Approach to the Duty Commitment of Senior Managers Established a Dedicated Team Engagement and Involvement
Engagement and Involvement Engagement Events Summary Report of key Themes Critical Friends Network Policy gateway Consultation Guidance
Key Themes – General Implement the Social Model of Disability Use of Language and Design of Forms Fear – DES will focus of physical disabilities
Key Themes – Health and Social Care Lack of local service provision Lack of awareness of disabled issues Health services do not meet the needs of disabled people Social Services provision is often not user-led Role of Inspectorates
Contact Details Rachael Campbell-Lawrence Strategi Equality and Diversity Unit Cathays Park Cardiff CF10 3NQ Tel: 02920 82 5929 Type Talk: 18001 Email: Rachael.CampbellL@wales.gsi.gov.uk