How does the GMC promote equality and diversity?

Promoting fair medical education and training We’ve increased our focus on equality, diversity and inclusion in medical education and training. For example: our Welcomed and valued guidance for medical schools and postgraduate educators has advice on supporting disabled learners.

What is the Equality Act 2010 in business?

The Equality Act 2010 (EqA 2010) prohibits businesses who provide services to the public (for payment or not) from discriminating against, harassing and victimising certain classes of persons.

Why do you think it is important for the GMC to apply Equality Diversity & Inclusion principles to its work?

Equality, diversity and inclusion are critical to being an effective regulator and employer. Inclusive working and training environments are also crucial to doctors’ wellbeing and to safe patient care. It has information for doctors, other professionals, medical students and patients. …

How do you develop an EDI strategy?

Practical steps for developing an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy

1. Take stock of the organisation’s starting position in relation to EDI.
2. Identify the strategy’s objectives.
3. Self-education for senior managers.
4. Written strategy.
5. Training.
6. Challenging discrimination.
7. Ongoing monitoring.

Why is the Equality Act 2010 important in a business?

The Equality Act 2010 replaces the existing anti- discrimination laws with a single Act. It simplifies the law, removing inconsistencies and making it easier for people to understand and comply with it. It also strengthens the law in important ways to help tackle discrimination and inequality.

What happens if a business goes against the Equality Act?

In discrimination cases, where there has been a breach of the Equality Act 2010 by the employer, the two most important categories are injury to feelings and loss of earnings. Unlike unfair dismissal, there is no limit on the amount of compensation that can be awarded in discrimination cases.

What are the requirements of the Equality Act 2010?

Under the Equality Act, there are nine protected characteristics:

• age.
• disability.
• gender reassignment.
• marriage and civil partnership.
• pregnancy and maternity.
• race.
• religion or belief.
• sex.

Who is protected by the Equality Act 2010?

Protected characteristics Find out more about the characteristics that the Equality Act protects. These are age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

How many legislation are there in the Equality Act?

Equality Act 2010 The act brings together over 116 separate pieces of legislation in an attempt to simplify and strengthen the legislation. The act provides a legal framework to protect the rights of individuals and advance equal opportunities for all, protecting individuals from unfair treatment.