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Useful resources We have collated a list of useful resources relating to zero tolerance and anti-racism. If you have anything you would like to add to this page please email Andrew Reece. Allyship A guide to Allyship White Allies and Accomplices Respect my ethnic name: Anpu Sviakumaran is a YouTu…
Equality Matters These pages explain what neurodiversity is and aim to raise awareness on how neurodiverse people could be better supported. Information is available on why neurodiversity matters and there are resources provided to enable you to increase your learning. If you have any feedback reg…
What is Neurodiversity? Neurodiversity refers to the variation and range of differences in individual brain function and behavioural traits regarding sociability, learning, attention, mood, and other mental functions and is often used in the context of autistic spectrum disorders. Neurodiverse or…
Why Neurodiversity matters Neurodiversity is a category of diversity and inclusion in the workplace and Camden has been taking steps to become neurodiversity smart. The growing prevalence of data surrounding autism, dyslexia, and ADHD has increased global awareness of neurodiversity and for organ…
What you can do to support neurodiverse colleagues It is important that as an organisation we continue to raise awareness about neurodiversity. However it is equally as important to ensure that our neurodiverse colleagues are in an environment where their differences are accepted. Allowing a neur…
Wellbeing passport When Camden signed their first staff Disability Charter , with the objective of becoming a truly inclusive organisation, part of that commitment was to set out a series of ways to ensure that our neurodiverse colleagues feel supported and protected. This led to the creation of…
Neurodiversity resources Below you will find a list of helpful resources to help increase your learning and raise your awareness regarding neurodiversity. There are also a number of Neurodiversity resources available on essentials . Autism at Work Webinar British Dyslexia Association Camden’s Neu…
Equality Matters If you aren't counted, you don't count A number of publications were used to develop this guidance including: Getting Equalities Monitoring Right (ScottishTrans) and Do Ask Do Tell: Capturing data on sexual orientation and gender identity (Stonewall) LGBTQ stands for Lesbian, Gay,…
What is LGBTQ Data? What is LGBTQ Data? Collecting LGBTQ data involves asking the people we work with about their sexual orientation and gender identity There are two ways to collect this data, anonymously through surveys or directly through our interactions with individuals as part of the ‘What…
Why are we capturing this data? Why are we capturing this data? We want to understand the people we support This will enable us to take targeted action if we understand the proportion of LGBTQ people that we support. Identifying specific problems and barriers faced by LGBTQ individuals mean we ar…
What do I say? Asking the question What do I say? Asking the question Although we often use the acronyms LGBT and LGBTQ, we’re actually talking about three different things gender identity sexual orientation and trans status So to get clear and accurate information about the lesbian, gay and bi…
What is the process for capturing this data on mosaic? What is the process for capturing this data on mosaic? Below is updated information for recording this data on Mosaic. For more information on Mosaic, including user guides and accessing support, please visit our Mosaic page. Our gender recor…
Why gender and not sex? Why gender and not sex? UK law treats sex and gender as the same thing and in general conversation people often use these terms interchangeably. However, when it comes to monitoring questions, it is better to use the term gender rather than the term sex This will help make…
What if people don’t want to say? What if people don’t want to say? Whatever you’re asking, some people just won’t want to share some information with you. And that’s ok For some, sharing information about their sexuality or trans status could be a huge thing, and something they are not ready to…
Information for the people we work with (Plain English) Information for the people we work with (Plain English)
Information for the people we work with (Easy Read version) Information for the people we work with (Easy Read version)
Equality Matters Information to raise awareness and improve understanding of the LGBTQ+ community Camden has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse including hateful or inappropriate behaviour towards members of the LGBTQ+ community. Information is available that can help raise awareness and understan…
LGBTQ+ Language Matters LGBTQ+ Language Matters LGBTQ+ is an acronym used to represent a diverse range of sexualities and gender-identities. The acronym refers to and can include those who self-define as: lesbian. gay. bisexual. transgender. queer. questioning. non-binary. intersex. asexual. pans…
Challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ people and communities Challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ people and communities Statistics show that LGBTQ+ people and communities: Have a 2.5 times higher rate of mental illness or experiences with substance abuse than the heterosexual population. Gay, bisexual and tr…
Support for staff – Rainbow Network Support for staff – Rainbow Network Camden has been working towards a more inclusive environment, providing a support structure for LGBTQ+ staff and staff employed by other agencies. The Rainbow Network on Viva Engage (formerly Yammer) is a community for all se…
Types of discrimination Types of discrimination The Equality Act 2010 sets out characteristics that are protected against discrimination - known as the “protected characteristics”. In relation to the protected characteristics of sexual orientation and gender reassignment, there are four types of…
What you can do to support LGBTQ+ colleagues What you can do to support LGBTQ+ colleagues Part of supporting your LGBTQ+ colleagues is having an understanding that not everyone feels comfortable talking about their sexual orientation or gender identity. There are things you can do to ensure that…
Impact of hate crime Impact of hate crime Members of the LGBTQ+ communities can be reluctant to report hate crimes, reasons for this may include: LGBTQ+ victims perceive homophobia and transphobia as everyday occurrences and therefore not worth reporting. Mistrust of authority/police based on h…
Useful resources and organisations Useful resources and organisations Below are groups or organisations that provide advice or safe spaces to connect: Support for Camden staff Rainbow Camden on Viva Engage (previously Yammer) is a space for staff that self-define as LGBTQ+, and for allies, to ce…
Reporting Hate Crime Reporting Hate Crime There is no place for hate in Camden. No one should should experience isolation, segregation, marginalisation, harmful practices, intolerance, hate, the denial of rights, prejudice, violence, or terrorism. If you witness, or you are a victim of a homophob…
Equality Matters In December 2021 Camden signed its disability charter that would set out a plan of action about how the organisation would commit to protecting disabled staff, make work more inclusive and provide disabled people with the same opportunities as our non-disabled staff. This page see…
What is a disability? As outlined in the Equality Act 2010 you are disabled if you have a physical or mental condition that has a ‘substantial’ and ‘long-term’ impact on your ability to do normal daily activities. Substantial - more than minor or trivial Long term - meaning 12 months or more or l…
The importance of using the right language It is important to ensure that we are using respectful and positive language that removes or reinforces barriers that could be experienced by our disabled staff. The list below provides several examples of preferred language to use when communicating ab…
Helpful resources Below is a list of resources that could be beneficial when educating and raising your awareness on disabilities. This list of resources is also available on essentials along with a wealth of other pieces of information regarding living and working with a disability. To read, lis…
Understanding the Social Model vs Medical Model of disability It is important that when discussing disabilities, the Social Model and the Medical Model of Disability are explored to increase are awareness and understanding. The medical and social models of disability have a long history of unders…
Social model vs medical model of disability continued Below is a YouTube video that explains in more detail what is meant by the social model vs medical model of disability.
Equality Matters In 2022- 2023 a series of webinars were designed and delivered in ASC with the theme Putting Identity at the Heart of Practice. The webinars were commissioned by SMT as an area of action in the ASC Equalities Plan (co-designed by SMT, reaching in /reaching out and our staff equali…
Identity Matters: Webinar 1 As part of the wider What Matters plan to further embed strengths-based practice across ASC, we hosted our first in a series of reflective webinars: Putting Identity at the Heart of practice. In this webinar, we explored the meaning of identity, which as you will appre…
This is the second in this series of reflective webinars on ‘ Putting Identity in the Heart of Practice. In this webinar, presented by our resident Artist, Trevor Appleson, we learnt how photography can be used as a third lens to explore and understand a resident's identity and the things that ma…
Identity Matters: Webinar 3 The third reflective webinar was led by Shabnam Ahmed who took us on a journey to help us understand why Identity Matters, and how the tool ‘The Wheel of Social Identity’ can be applied (regardless of your position) to better understand yourself, residents and staff. Y…
On 11 th January, the fourth reflective webinar took place, and was hosted by the award winning team around Kassiba*, CLDS and her advocate Lucy (Changing Our Lives). This was a hybrid event. Further information on Kassiba's story can be found here. Contributers on the day included: Andrew Reece:…
Equality Matters The Autism pages aim to enable practitioners to better empower autistic adults to identify their needs and communicate how autism impacts on their daily lives, so that their needs can be better addressed. The section provides lots of resources, information and support that practit…
** PLEASE NOTE the below is a very brief overview about autism. If you want to learn more about autism and the experiences of autistic people, there is a very wide variety of resources on the Camden Learning and Development website covering a range of topics including Care Act assessments, Sensor…
CAPABILITIES STATEMENT The British Association of Social Workers have published a Capabilities Statement for Social Work with Autistic Adults . They say: The foundational values of social work with autistic adults are recognising, appreciating, and promoting the values of neurodiversity. Within t…
Camden Autism Partnership Board is an equal partnership group made up of autistic people, family members, carers and friends and a range of service representatives from health, social care, police, and voluntary and community services. We are passionate about meeting together to improve the lives…
Coproducing an autism plan We want to make Camden a better borough for autistic people across all ages and for their families, friends, carers, and support networks. To achieve that, we are in the process of coproducing an autism plan. It is important that we hear from those who draw on services,…
Are you seeking guidance on how to empower and uplift autistic adults within your practice? Do you have lots of questions? If yes, we are here to provide guidance and share resources. We are holding a weekly one-on-one information and advice service for any practitioner working with autistic adul…
DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE Adult Autism Assessments in Camden are done by the ASD service, which is part of the Neuro-developmental Disorders (NDD) service. This service is provided by Camden & Islington NHS Foundation Trust. Residents can only be referred to the ASD service by their GP or a mental healt…
** PLEASE NOTE the below are some key websites. To learn more about autism and the experiences of autistic people, visit the Camden Council Learning and Development (L&D) Hub to access a range of topics including Care Act assessments, Sensory Needs, Criminal Justice and Mental Health. Isabel Lowe…
The Disability Job Hub provides person-centred employment support to disabled and neurodiverse Camden residents. Support offered includes: Reasonable adjustments, understanding what the individual needs and how to communicate that to an employer Advocating on behalf of the individual and empoweri…
Recording Autism on Mosaic In Adult Social Care, we are trying to improve our recording of people who are either diagnosed, self-identify, or suspected to be Autistic. We have introduced a new category to the Mosaic Conditions/Disabilities tab. There are now two different categories for recording…
What Matters to people Quick guidance on Trauma informed Practice. The What Matters section now includes information about trauma-informed practice. Trauma-informed practice is closely aligned with the strength-based approach of What Matters. This way of working recognises that a person’s experien…
What is Trauma-informed Practice? What is Trauma-informed Practice? “ Trauma-informed care is a strength-based framework that is grounded in an understanding of and responsiveness to the impact of trauma, that emphasizes physical, psychological and emotional safety of both providers and survivo…
Adverse Childhood Experiences Adverse Childhood Experiences “ Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are highly stressful, and potentially traumatic, events or situations that occur during childhood and/or adolescence ”. Prioritising adversity and trauma-informed care for children and young peopl…