Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: October 22, 2025

Purpose:

Content: 9.1 The Workforce Development Manager was in attendance to provide an update to the Adults Care and Wellbeing Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice Delivery Plan 2025/2026, approved by the Adult Health and Social Care Committee in December 2023. The report formed part of the cycle of assurance for the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Delivery Plan and showed how the portfolio was committed to improving EDI and Social Justice (EDISJ) and delivering upon statutory duties. The update to the EDISJ Delivery Plan provided assurances regarding Public Sector Equalities Duty (PSED) and the Equality Objectives.     9.2 RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That Adult Health and Social Care Policy Committee:-   a)    Endorse progress made with the Adult Care and Wellbeing Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice Delivery Plan b)    Requests that the Strategic Director of Adult Care and Wellbeing continue to provide the Committee with updates on progress against the Delivery Plan. It is recommended that this is amended to an annual basis including updates based on ongoing learning     9.3 Reasons for Decision     9.3.1 Equality, diversity, inclusion and social justice are essential components of social care. Good equality and diversity practices make sure that the services provided to people are fair and accessible to everyone. They ensure that people are treated as equals, that people get the?dignity and respect?they deserve and that their differences are celebrated.     9.3.2 Our commitment is towards delivering on this ambition. We therefore must continue to listen, learn, and embed equality, equity and inclusion into everything that we do for our residents, visitors, and workforce.     9.3.3 The Adults Care and Wellbeing Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice (EDISJ) plan was established to provide a framework for delivering on our ambitions and contributing to the Councils Strategic Plan. This report provides an update on our progress against the plan.         9.4 Alternatives Considered and Rejected     9.4.1 N/A