Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Audit - Supported Living
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- Q1: Is there a written EDI policy in place that reflects the Equality Act 2010 and human rights legislation?
- Q2: Are all staff trained in equality, diversity, inclusion, and unconscious bias, with regular refreshers?
- Q3: Are the protected characteristics (e.g., age, race, disability, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation) understood and respected in care planning?
- Q4: Are support plans adapted to reflect cultural, religious, and identity-related preferences or needs?
- Q5: Are tenants supported to observe religious practices and attend services or faith events of their choice?
- Q6: Are communication preferences and needs (e.g., language, format, sensory aids) identified and supported?
- Q7: Are LGBTQ+ tenants supported with dignity and respect, including use of correct pronouns and identity representation?
- Q8: Are staff supported to challenge discriminatory language or behaviour from tenants, colleagues, or visitors?
- Q9: Is there a process for reporting and learning from incidents of discrimination or inequality?
- Q10: Are dietary requirements based on cultural or religious grounds respected and facilitated?
- Q11: Are support materials and communication tools available in easy-read, pictorial, large print, or translated formats?
- Q12: Is equality monitored across outcomes (e.g., access to activities, community inclusion, healthcare)?
- Q13: Is inclusive language used in support plans, policies, signage, and communication with tenants?
- Q14: Are accessibility adjustments made to accommodate tenants with physical, sensory, or cognitive impairments?
- Q15: Is staff diversity supported and monitored through inclusive recruitment and development practices?
- Q16: Are tenants empowered to express personal identity in their clothing, environment, and social life?
- Q17: Is feedback gathered from underrepresented or marginalised tenants to shape inclusive improvements?
- Q18: Are service users and staff supported through culturally appropriate celebrations, meals, and events?
- Q19: Are tenancy and housing rights upheld without discrimination or prejudice?
- Q20: Is personal care delivered in a way that reflects gender preferences, religious modesty, and dignity?
- Q21: Are policies regularly reviewed to ensure they remain inclusive and anti-discriminatory in language and practice?
- Q22: Is inclusion of neurodiverse tenants supported through adapted routines, communication, and sensory environments?
- Q23: Are complaints related to discrimination handled promptly and transparently?
- Q24: Is accessibility of the physical environment (lighting, signage, layout) reviewed from an inclusion perspective?
- Q25: Are inclusive practices discussed and monitored through governance and team meetings?
- Q26: Are community activities selected or adapted to ensure participation by tenants with varied cultural backgrounds or abilities?
- Q27: Are tenant-led choices and expressions of identity upheld, even if they challenge social norms?