1. NETWORK EVENT THURSDAY 6 TH October 2011 Aims To provide an overview of human rights. To explain the importance of human rights in healthcare. To examine some practical case studies. To update on progress on Human Rights in Healthcare Programme – NHS + Voluntary Sector.

2. Human Rights in Healthcare Programme Human Rights assumed contested. Positive obligations on public authorities including health authorities to take a proactive approach to human rights. FREDA principles (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Dignity, Autonomy) underpin Human Rights and public service ethos. A HRBA approach.  Empowers service users and staff.  Protects vulnerable people.  Improves outcomes. Why?

3. Human Rights in Healthcare Programme Led by Mersey Care NHS Trust. A two year agreement (from January 2011) Four Elements  Web Learning Space (www.humanrightsinhealthcare.nhs.uk)  Network/Events.  Good Practice Projects.  A More Strategic Approach What?

4. Good Practice Projects (1) Aims To show a Human Rights Based Approach can:- Protect vulnerable people. Empower vulnerable people and staff. Improve health services. And Has a wide application in healthcare.

5. Good Practice Projects (2) Betsi Cadwalladar University Health Board  Putting Human Right at the Heart of Hydration and Nutrition Toolkit Blackburn and Darwin PCT  Human Rights Based Commissioning Toolkit City Hospitals, Sunderland  A Human rights Based Questionnaire for Evaluating Services for Older People. Mersey Care NHS Trust  Human Rights Board Game DVD with /for People with Learning Disabilities. Who?

6. Good Practice Projects (3) British Institute of Human Rights  Advice, Training, Support, Quality Control. Alice Donald, Senior Research Fellow Human Rights and Social Justice London Metropolitan University  A Guide to Evaluating Human Rights in Healthcare Initiatives Who?

7. Good Practice Projects (4) Timescale A 12 month programme from October 2011 Human Rights Toolkits – September 2012 Launch Events – Autumn 2012