Workforce Disability Equality Standard 2019-2022

The WDES focuses on the experiences of KMPT disability staff in the workplace compared to non-disabled staff. There are specific measures within each of the indicators that measure the data, experiences and opportunities for disabled staff.

Publication date:
01 October 2020
Date range:
October 2020 - October 2021

Metric 4 - Harassment, bullying or abuse

Disabled staff compared to non-disabled staff experiencing harassment, bullying or abuse from the following. 

Action

All staff including disabled staff have received a copy of the staff charter that explains KMPT responsibilities.

Reason

To address the number of staff who have/are experiencing harassment, bullying or abuse and to look at ways to reduce incidents.

Time frame

March 2019 – April 2020

Progress

All staff have copy of staff charter.

Action

Train Network members as FTSU Ambassadors to be accessible to staff who feel they cannot speak up. 

Reason

To address the number of staff who have/are experiencing harassment, bullying or abuse and to look at ways to reduce incidents.

Time frame

March 2019 –April 2020

Progress

FTSU Guardian is linked with (dis)Ability Staff Network and attends   network meetings to raise profile of the ambassadors

Action

The disability Network to provide an avenue for staff to raise concerns.

Reason

To address the number of staff who have/are experiencing harassment, bullying or abuse and to look at ways to reduce incidents.

Time frame

March 2019 –April 2020

Progress

The (dis)Ability Network

Action

Introduction of KMPT’s Hate Crime policy and strategy.

Reason

To work with police colleagues to be consistent with consequences of abuse from services users towards staff.

To work with Personal Safety Services Team to develop resilience training including de-escalating and negotiation skills for staff.

Time frame

March 2019 –April 2020

Progress

Hate Crime Policy and Strategy launched in March 2020