Human Rights in Health and Social Care – Putting it into Practice

Last Updated
18 June 2026
Source
Scottish Human Rights Commission / Health and Social Care Alliance / NHS Health Scotland

Resource Tags

Content Types:

Case Study Guidance

Relevant Driver(s):

4. Using evidence and experience 5. Enhancing capability and culture

Specific Action(s):

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:

Development
Foundation

Prior Knowledge Required:

Basic

Organisation Size:

Large Medium Small

Sector:

Government Health and social care Human Rights Local authorities Third Sector

Role:

Equality/Diversity/Human Rights Specialists Frontline Staff Healthcare Professionals Senior Leaders/Management

PSED Needs:

Advance equality of opportunity Eliminate discrimination Foster good relations

Protected Characteristics:

Age Disability

Resource content

A 26-page illustrated guide presenting six case studies from Scottish health and social care organisations showing how PANEL principles were applied in practice, covering dementia care, mental health, advocacy, abuse prevention, care homes, and healthcare improvement. Produced by SHRC, ALLIANCE Scotland, and NHS Health Scotland as part of Scotland’s National Action Plan for Human Rights.

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