It is a time to formally celebrate the rich diversity of friends, colleagues, place of work, family friends and the world. It means sharing opportunities and experiences and making individuals and communities feel valued and appreciated.
Baroness Doreen Lawrence – I have had the immense pleasure of meeting her and find it hugely inspirational that she has used her personal tragedy and experience to do such great work . She is the epitome of courage and hope.
Annie Brewster – one of the first afro-Caribbean nurses, known as “nurse ophthalmic”. She did work treating patients with eye conditions.
We are working towards it. There is still inequality as there are still areas of non inclusion and under and non-representation.
Equality is about ensuring that ‘every individual has the opportunity to make the most of their skills and talents’, as well as ensuring there is fair representation, inclusion and involvement. There is always more that can be done as equality is a process not a destination.
