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Checklist
The checklist is intended to provide support to councils by highlighting where actions may not have been taken or where actions may assist in providing the council with a more inclusive approach to developing policies and service for LGBT people. The checklist can be applied at both a corporate or service level and councils can adapt or amend the checklist to use with Best Value or impact assessment tools.
Leadership Checklist - What progress has our council made?
Activity | Yes | No | Comment |
Our equality policy specifically refers to LGBT people | | | |
Councillors receive specific reports on LGBT issues | | | |
A councillor represents the equality interests of LGBT people | | | |
Policy outcomes for LGBT people are monitored by Councillors | | | |
Our senior management team get equality performance information | | | |
Policy and Planning Checklist - What progress has our council made?
Activity | Yes | No | Comment |
We can estimate the number of LGBT people in our area | | | |
We have methods of learning about the needs of LGBT people in our area | | | |
We consult with LGBT people in the development of our services | | | |
Our corporate policies in relation to LGBT people are delivered through our services | | | |
We review the impact of the council's services on LGBT people | | | |
Employment Checklist - What progress has our council made?
Activity | Yes | No | Comment |
We comply with sexual orientation and gender identity employment regulations | | | |
We have prepared LGBT guidance for all employees who are involved in recruitment | | | |
We have considered the possibility of monitoring the sexual orientation of our workforce and the applicants for our jobs | | | |
We provide support to employees who are LGBT people | | | |
We have clear procedures for dealing with bullying in the workplace on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity | | | |
Communication and Consultation Checklist - What progress has our council made?
Activity | Yes | No | Comment |
We provide communication guidelines which encourage the use of inclusive language and positive images of LGBT people | | | |
We use Council newspapers to raise awareness about LGBT polices | | | |
We are in contact with LGBT organisation in our area | | | |
We promote a positive approach to employing LGBT people in our job adverts | | | |
We communicate our specific LGBT policies through leaflets, posters and our council web site | | | |
Service Delivery Checklist - What progress has our council made?
Activity | Yes | No | Comment |
Our service departments consult with LGBT groups about how services are provided | | | |
Our service plans reflect issues relating to LGBT people | | | |
Our Best Value reviews of services challenge how responsive the service is to LGBT people | | | |
We develop specific action plans to provide guidance to our staff and LGBT people | | | |
We encourage people to tell us about poor service and provide guidance about how to complain | | | |
We actively promote equality of access and service provision | | | |
We use positive images of LGBT people in our service promotional material | | | |
Our managers will challenge prejudice among employees delivering services | | | |
Training Checklist - What progress has our council made?
Activity | Yes | No | Comment |
We include equality issues in our induction | | | |
We provide detailed equality training, including sexual orientation and gender identity, to all councillors | | | |
We provide detailed equality training, including sexual orientation and gender identity, to all staff | | | |
We have consulted with LGBT groups in preparing our training material | | | |
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