Equalities and human rights for Committee/Board

Online

Who is it for and what is it about?

The Scottish Housing Regulator has on several occasions, highlighted the importance of housing associations and co-operatives recognising the significance of equalities and human rights in their service delivery.

What does this mean in practice? And how can committee/board members oversee this?  This session will outline where equalities and human rights issues arise in the delivery of housing services and how committee/board members can ensure these obligations are met.

Course Content

• What do we mean by equalities and human rights?
• The legislation that underpins these
• Where they are likely to arise in the delivery of housing services
• Where the SHR will expect to see them reported on
• The committee/board role in scrutinising your organisation performance in terms of equalities and human rights

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course, delegates will:

• Have a better understanding of how equalities and human rights feature in service delivery for housing organisations
• Understand what the SHR’s expectations are in terms of equalities and human rights
• Appreciate their role in scrutinising their organisations performance in terms of equalities and human rights

Course date: 04/02/26

Delivery: Remote delivery 

Trainer: Stuart Eglinton

Cost: Member £125 / Non-Member £275
Book your place HERE or email info@share.org.uk