Social Security - Draft Mainstreaming Equality Outcomes
Feedback updated 16 Jun 2020
We asked
We asked for views on draft Mainstreaming Equality Outcomes for Social Security Scotland.
We are currently developing our first Equality Strategy to ensure equality is at the centre of all our activities. The consultation sought feedback on five draft outcomes as well as on activities to help achieve each outcome and on ways to measure progress on achieving each outcome.
You said
A public consutlation was held between 7 November 2019 and 6 February 2020 using the Scottish Government's online consultation hub. This was supported by nine events across Scotland. A total of 81 responses were received online and a total of 108 people attended an event. The events were open to the public but places had to be booked in advance. The events gave individuals and stakeholder organisations the opportunity to receive more information about the Equality Outcomes and participate in group discussion.
There was broad consensus in the feedback received and this will be used to rework the outcomes and clarify the approach we will take.
We did
An external company was commissioned to undertake the analysis of the responses made online and at the events. This report presents the findings from the public consultation and the events and explains the methodology that was used to analyse responses.
These findings have been discussed by our Executive Team and Executive Advisory Body. We are re-writing the outcomes and will be more explicit in the ambition we have and how we will measure our progress. We will also establish a Network of critical friends to inform our approach.
Published responses
View submitted responses where consent has been given to publish the response.
Overview
Social Security Scotland is working to develop its first Equality Strategy. This strategy will ensure equality is at the centre of all that we do.
The strategy will set out our commitment to mainstreaming equality, and this will be underpinned by a set of strong mainstreaming equality outcomes. These outcomes are the focus of this important consultation we are running. We are seeking views from clients and stakeholders to make sure these are:
- The right outcomes for a new growing organisation.
- Focused rightly towards making practical improvements and on addressing inequality.
- Clear on what we aim to achieve and how we can measure and demonstrate this.
Your input on these outcomes will make sure we deliver an Equality Strategy that achieves the practical improvements for those who experience discrimination and disadvantage, and are reflective of what our stakeholders' needs are.
Why your views matter
We are consulting as your input on these outcomes will make sure we deliver an Equality Strategy that achieves the practical improvements for those who experience discrimination and disadvantage, and are reflective of what our stakeholders' needs are.
We want our consultation to be accessible, and welcome a diverse range of responses. If, for any reason, you are unable to submit your response through our online form, please contact us by email to arrange responding in an alternative format.
We have also made available below a number of others versions of the consultation including Easy Read. We welcome feedback on these, which is a work in progress. To provide feedback, please email us using the contact email address above.
Other versions
Read the plain text consultation paper (downloads as a Word document)
Read the Easy Read consultation paper
Respond to the Easy Read consultation paper (downloads as a Word document)
Audio version of consultation paper
Events
We are also holding a series of consultation events to support the consultation.
What happens next
Following the closing date, all responses will be analysed and considered along with any other available evidence. Responses will be published where we have been given permission to do so. An analysis report will also be made available.
Events
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Perth: Social Security Scotland - Mainstreaming Equality Consultation
From 17 Dec 2019 at 10:00 to 17 Dec 2019 at 13:00 -
Dumfries: Social Security Scotland - Mainstreaming Equality Consultation
From 19 Dec 2019 at 13:00 to 19 Dec 2019 at 16:00 -
Falkirk: Social Security Scotland - Mainstreaming Equality Consultation
From 10 Jan 2020 at 10:00 to 10 Jan 2020 at 13:00 -
Aberdeen: Social Security Scotland - Mainstreaming Equality Consultation
From 16 Jan 2020 at 10:00 to 16 Jan 2020 at 13:00 -
Glasgow: Social Security Scotland - Mainstreaming Equality Consultation
From 23 Jan 2020 at 10:00 to 23 Jan 2020 at 13:00
Interests
- Children and Families
- Communities and Third Sector
- Economy
- Equality, Welfare and Rights
- Health and Social Care
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