Devon CC Equality

@CllrPruMaskell @JessicaWestHill @FrankLetch @Meanfluff Lois Samuel @dccequality @DevonCC excellent cross party working yesterday.... learning so much and listening to ensure we improve #EDI for all within #Devon

The Devon Windrush Flag was raised at County Hall today to mark 75 years since the Empire Windrush arrived in Tilbury Dock in a symbolic moment for Britain. #Windrush75 🧡

Wishing Ana Barbosa Richards the best of luck for Thursday's @womenawards22 final. Ana has been an inspiration at Devon County Council on anti-racism and inclusion and deserves this recognition. Go Ana! 🤩 @DevonCC soc.devon.cc/PLTZr

Would you know what to do if you saw someone being harassed? Join the free "Stand Up to Harassment" online training sessions which drive awareness of harassment and empowers individuals to help defuse situations, discourage harassers, and support victims. #16DaysOfAction

👨‍🦯 A blindfolded walk took place along Exeter’s Magdalen Road this week, exploring accessibility for blind and partially sighted pedestrians. @RNIB | #Exeter

This #BlackHistoryMonth with @NHSDevon we are celebrating the achievements and contributions of Black people in the NHS. Mary Seacole was a British-Jamaican Nurse in the 1800s who cared for the sick, injured, and recovering soldiers during the Crimean War @BhmUK

Devon County Council is going to remove many of the gates and barriers on Devon’s shared cycle and walking routes to help ensure that those with disabilities and mobility problems can access them more easily. Read more: soc.devon.cc/disabilityacce…

The menopause isn’t often talked about at work, but it’s where people can find their symptoms most difficult to manage. We're committed to encouraging open conversations about the menopause and ensuring our employees feel well informed and supported. #MenopauseAwarenessMonth

Our new digital mental health support service has plenty of discussions throughout august. Visit qwell.io for more details on how you can get anonymous support online @kooth_plc @Torbay_Council @DevonCC @plymouthcc #NHSDevon #OneDevon

Question: What is private fostering? Answer: It's when someone looks after a child who isn't a close relative and is under the age of 16 (or 18 if they have a disability), for 28 days or more. Find out more 👉 soc.devon.cc/7AxJS

⚠️ We ask people not to take BBQs with them to the beach, parks or the countryside. They've caused multiple call outs across Devon. One of the South Hams’ litter bin collection vehicles had to abruptly unload after the waste on board caught fire, because of a disposable BBQ.

What does our Private Fostering team do? They offer advice and support to make sure children and young people who are privately fostered are happy, settled and safe. Find out more on our website 👉devon.gov.uk/educationandfa…

“A glorious, immensely moving celebration of triumph over adversity” The Stage The award-winning The Color Purple comes to Plymouth from Tue 27 Sep - Sat 01 Oct! Book your tickets now: theatreroyal.com/whats-on/the-c…

Our HR team is recruiting an Equality Advisor (6m FT). We particularly encourage applications from people with Asian, black or other ethnically diverse backgrounds, who are currently under-represented in the team. #recruiting #equalityanddiversity soc.devon.cc/recruitequalit…

Exeter will host the weekend’s celebrations, with a Rainbow March gathering from St Sidwell Centre to Northernhay Gardens. Read more: devon.gov.uk/news/raising-t… #ExeterPride2022

🏳️‍🌈 Lovely weather today as we raise the pride flag outside County Hall, to coincide with @ExeterPride tomorrow. We hope you all have a safe and enjoyable weekend! #ExeterPride2022

Exeter Pride is tomorrow (Saturday). The Rainbow March will gather from 11:30am at Sidwell Centre for a 12pm start, through Exeter City Centre to Northernhay Gardens. Please expect some delays.

💛 In Devon, we welcome refugees seeking a safe home in our communities and we're supporting local residents who want to provide sanctuary to people fleeing #Ukraine. A new website hosts the latest guidance and information as it becomes available 👇 #StandWithUkraine

Exeter Pride returns for 2022 @ExeterPride @proudgrecians @IntercomTrust @dccequality @DSFireUpdates @thealanquick @ExeterCouncil @RAMMuseum @UniofExeter @manning_darryl @SWWHelp @SWProbationEDI @spectrum_choir #pride #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Exeter @DC_Police 🏳️‍🌈🌈creditoncourier.co.uk/news/exeter-pr…