Presentation delivered to NHS Highlands conference in October 2014. Very shore and sweet.

1. STIGMA AND DISCRIMINATION

2. DEFINITIONS OF......
● STIGMA....
● A mark of disgrace associated
with a particular circumstance,
quality or person. The apparent
disapproval or discontent of a
person or group of people, that
serves to distinguish or isolate
from perceived acceptance
within societal 'norms'
● DISCRIMINATION....
● The unjust or prejudicial
treatment of different
categories of people
especially on the grounds of
race, age, gender and status,
or, their perceived
membership to a specific
group or category. Found in
policies, traditions, practices
and ideas.

3. EFFECTS OF....
● Isolation of
persons or
whole groups
of individuals.
● Lower rates of
interaction with
support groups and
treatment.
● Poor quality
of life and
negative
feelings.
● Devaluation of
whole groups
of people
within
communities.
● Low self
esteem and
confidence in
individuals.
● Higher rates of
mortality and
morbidity in
community.

4. EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
● THE EQUALITY ACT 2010
CLEARLY STATES THAT WE
SHOULD FOCUS ON THREE
MAIN AREAS TO PROMOTE
EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY,
THESE ARE..
● Eliminate discrimination and
victimisation.
● Advance equality of opportunity.
● Foster good relations between
different parts of our communities