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<p>DWP has a Diversity and Equality Policy Statement. Every person working for the
Department has a personal responsibility for implementing and promoting these commitments
in their day-to-day dealings with customers, with each other and with employers and
partners. Inappropriate behaviour is not acceptable.</p><p> </p><p>DWP have developed
Autism Awareness training for all DWP operational staff, using information from the
National Autistic Society. This training explains what Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
are and how they may impact on a claimants’ daily life, including how this impacts
individuals differently. This helps DWP staff be aware of how they can offer appropriate
support. The training also focuses on what support DWP can provide to help customers
with ASD secure employment, highlighting the tailored support available and focusing
on what positive strengths customers with ASD can offer a prospective employer.</p><p>
</p><p>Within the Fundamental Learning Journey for all DWP Operational roles, we have
learning for Supporting Vulnerable Adults (hosted by Civil Service Learning), Safeguarding
children and for Adults and Equality and Diversity.</p><p> </p><p>There is DWP technical
learning specifically for staff who need to look at medical evidence for particular
medical conditions as part of their job role. This covers the likely care needs for
more common medical conditions and signposts to more detailed guidance.</p>
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