Resource Tags
Content Types:
Guidance
Relevant Driver(s):
Specific Action(s):
1A. Take a strategic approach to equality and human rights
1B. Include equality and human rights in People and HR strategies
1D. Ensure compliance with legal obligations
2A. Set up staff forums
2B. Create governance frameworks
2C. Collect and use diversity data
2D. Report on progress regularly
3A. Understand legal obligations
3B. Develop equality and human rights policies
3C. Link equality and human rights to business objectives
3D. Consider equality and human rights in public procurement
4A. Collect and analyse equality data consistently
4B. Engage with lived experience and work meaningfully with communities
4C. Share learning and best practice
5A. Put in place comprehensive training programmes
5C. Share success stories
Implementation Levels:
Advanced
Development
Foundation
Prior Knowledge Required:
Basic
Organisation Size:
Large
Medium
Small
Sector:
Government
Health and social care
Housing
Human Rights
Justice
Local authorities
Third Sector
Role:
Frontline Staff
Legal & Compliance Staff
Policy Officers/Makers
Senior Leaders/Management
Resource content
The Charter of Rights for People Affected by Substance Use is a rights based guide that supports individuals in understanding their rights and the support they should receive from services. It also supports organisations to understand how to implement these rights. The Charter defines clear expectations of dignity, respect, choice, non-discrimination and participation, placing lived experience at the centre of service design and delivery.