Resources

• Recognise the importance of access
• Explain the implications of the Equality Act (2010) and the Human Rights Act (1998)
• Identify commonly disadvantaged and socially excluded groups
• Discuss the interaction of social disadvantage and exclusion, and experiences of discrimination and its effects on the effective delivery of CYP IAPT
• Identify practical steps to improve access

This session uses self assessments that help you check what you have learnt. You do not have to use them and your answers are not seen by anyone else.

Equalities and Human Rights Commission website

Government Equalities Office website

NICE Guidance: Depression in children and young people

NHS Modernisation Agency: 10 High Impact Changes for Service Improvement and Delivery

The Choice and Partnership Approach (CAPA)

Lean Thinking website

New Ways of Working website

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