Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Audit - Domiciliary Care

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Is there an EDI policy that complies with the Equality Act 2010 and is reviewed regularly?

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Are staff trained in equality, diversity and inclusion as part of induction and refresher programmes?

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Is there evidence that EDI is embedded into recruitment, onboarding, and promotion processes?

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Are care plans inclusive and reflective of individual cultural, religious, linguistic, and identity needs?

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Do service users feel respected and understood regardless of age, gender, disability, ethnicity, or sexuality?

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Are reasonable adjustments made for service users with disabilities or sensory impairments?

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Is communication support (e.g., interpreters, accessible formats) provided where needed?

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Are staff aware of how unconscious bias might affect their decisions or behaviours?

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Are policies and procedures reviewed with an EDI lens to ensure inclusivity?

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Do service users have access to care that reflects their cultural practices, dietary needs, and spiritual beliefs?

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Are complaints related to discrimination or unfair treatment investigated and acted upon swiftly?

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Is data on service users’ protected characteristics collected and used to inform service delivery?

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Is EDI performance or progress discussed in governance or management meetings?

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Are LGBTQ+ service users supported respectfully, and are staff confident in using correct pronouns and language?

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Do recruitment materials and job descriptions encourage diverse applications?

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Are there systems in place to monitor representation of protected characteristics in the workforce?

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Do service users have opportunities to provide feedback on inclusiveness and cultural sensitivity of care?

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Are EDI champions or leads appointed within the team to drive awareness and good practice?

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Is access to services monitored to identify and address potential inequalities?

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Are religious observances, festivals, and holidays respected and supported in care provision?

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Is equality and dignity considered in the provision of intimate personal care?

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Are service users supported to express their identity and preferences without judgment?

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Are incidents involving hate speech, prejudice, or discrimination logged and investigated?

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Are staff supported and protected from discriminatory behaviour by service users or colleagues?

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Are there measures in place to ensure equal access to training and progression for staff?

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Are adjustments made in supervision or appraisal to support neurodivergent or disabled employees?

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Is inclusive language promoted in policies, training, and communication materials?

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Do audits or service reviews include a check for equitable outcomes across service user groups?

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Is feedback from underrepresented groups used to improve policies or service models?

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Is there a culture that encourages learning, openness, and dialogue around EDI issues?