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