Human rights are central to our work, not just in terms of the legal approach, but in terms of the fundamental principles of Fairness, Respect, Equality, Dignity and Autonomy (known as the FREDA principles).

Putting human rights at the heart our work helps improve the experience and outcomes for patients, service users and staff by approaching services and decisions in a person-centred way.

To help make our commitments a reality in supporting and delivering the needs of an increasingly diverse population and workforce, EDAT was formally established on 1st April '08.

Their role is to;

• Support managers and our workforce to deliver services which are sensitive to each area of equality,
• Support service users in accessing NHSFV services,
• Ensure we meet our legislative and moral obligations in relation to Equality and Diversity.

To find out more about the EDAT or to give us your views please contact:

Helena Buckley,
Quality Manager (Race)
Telephone: 01786 434 784

Charlene Condeco,
Disability Adviser
Telephone: 01324 590 892

Val Marshall,
Diversity Champions Lead
Telephone: 01324 678 599

Or contact

Lynn Waddell
Equality and Diversity Project Manager
NHS Forth Valley
Bungalow 5
The Bungalows
Off Stirling Road
Larbert
FK5 4SZ
(Mon - Thurs)

Telephone: 01324 574 375
Mobile: 0777 0492 812
Fax: 01324 574 330

NHS Forth Valley's Commitment to Equality and Diversity (pdf, 30k)