Respect

Staff-detainee relationships

Families are treated with respect by all staff, with proper regard for the uncertainty of their situation and their cultural backgrounds. Complaints and feedback procedures are effective.

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Accommodation and facilities

Families are held in a safe, clean and decent environment. They are offered varied meals according to their individual requirements.

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Equality, diversity and faith

There is a clear approach to promoting equality and diversity, underpinned by processes to identify and resolve any inequality or discrimination. The distinct needs of detainees with protected and any other minority characteristics are recognised and addressed. Detainees are able to practise their religion. The multi-faith team plays a full part in centre life and contributes to the overall care and support of detainees.

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Health services

Health services assess and meet families’ health needs while in detention and promote continuity of health and social care on release. Health services recognise the specific needs of detainees as displaced persons who may have experienced trauma. The standard of health service provided is equivalent to that which people could expect to receive elsewhere in the community.

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Leadership and management of respect

Respectful outcomes for detainees are supported by effective leadership and management.

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