We are delighted that so many of the early adopters of the Covenant have reached the point where inclusion really is embedded into their day to day work, their policies, induction training and reporting systems – some even have a budget line.
This page contains some resources to help to maintain that position – perhaps when things slip or there is a feeling that a little push or inspiration might help.
How long have you got?
90 mins
Use this to reflect and plan actions which help you to maintain a culture of inclusion
Resource description: GUIDE – EMBRACE Review & Plan – this 8-part guide has been designed as an annual review system to keep you on track. It very intentionally encourages a strategic approach to county-wide inclusive practice and embedding within existing systems and reporting structures. It is important to have key people engaged in the review & planning process to keep your organisational culture of inclusion robust.
Link: Guide
How long have you got?
20 mins
Get some ideas about how on earth you can recognise and articulate any change happening as a result of all this work
Resource description: WEBPAGE – a guide to Illustrating meaningful change – questions you can ask yourselves and LGBT+ people to understand that change is actually happening as a result of your work to EMBRACE A Culture of Inclusion
Link: Guide
How long have you got?
10 – 90 mins
Use this to add more content to training materials or information if you provide end of life or bereavement-related services
Resource description: EXPERIENTIAL QUOTES – End of Life, Bereavement and grief. This paper contains the extensive collection of quotes from research which informed the development of the short film shared on the Intermediate Resources Page developed with Cruse Bereavement Support. The information in this paper is now available to be used more broadly, to feed into training or leaflets or other formats as appropriate. It illustrates how a collection of information can be widely useful.
How long have you got?
3 mins – 90 mins
Use this information to systematically embed LGBT+ inclusion throughout your practice, and.or to check back on how you are doing and spot gaps.
Resource description: WEBPAGE – or knowledge, skills and values for working affirmatively with LGBTQ+ people in later life.
The Learning Framework in practice – overview and case study. This webpage includes an introduction to – and case study of – the framework from Louise Rigby, Head of Learning & Development at Welford Healthcare.There is an inspiring short clip from the 2024 Small Steps Big Difference as well as links to the Framework in different bite-size chunks and direct links to case study videos made specifically to relate to the Framework in action.
How long have you got?
7 mins
Use this to get ideas for future work to be more inclusive
Resource description: FILM – Taking Steps Towards Inclusion – inspiring examples from different service providers about their successful interventions, produced as a Case Study for the Skills for Care Learning Framework for knowledge, skills and values for working affirmatively with LGBTQ+ people in later life.