About the Sexual Orientation Monitoring Information Standard programme
This programme provides health and social care staff with an introduction to the Sexual Orientation Monitoring Information Standard. The programme sets out why the Standard was introduced in adult health and social care services, explains some of the health inequalities experienced by lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) communities and explores the benefits of monitoring.
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The first principle of the NHS Constitution is the commitment to a comprehensive health and social care service, available to all irrespective of personal background.
However, research highlights that lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people are more likely to experience health inequalities compared to heterosexual people, such as being at higher risk of poor mental health, or missing out on routine health screening.
By recognising that every patient has different needs and circumstances, people working in health and social care services can deliver a personal form of care, which recognises diversity, improves outcomes, and addresses health inequalities. Wider patterns or inequalities can also be identified.
The Sexual Orientation Monitoring Information Standard will enable health and social care organisations to monitor in a way that is consistent across the adult health and social care system.
Particular thanks go to the members of the Sexual Orientation Monitoring Information Standard Task and Finish group and everyone who provided input into this e-learning module.
Meet the team
Stuart Moore
Diversity and Inclusion Manager, Health Education England
Mike Cullen
Sexual Orientation Monitoring Coordinator, LGBT Foundation
Josh Bradlow
Policy Officer, Stonewall
Patricia Howe
Project Manager, HEE e-Learning for Healthcare
How to access
In order to access the Sexual Orientation Monitoring Information Standard programme, you will need an e-LfH account. If you do not have one, then you can register by selecting the Register button below.
To view the Sexual Orientation Monitoring Information Standard programme, select the View button below. If you already have an account with e-LfH, you will also be able to login and enrol on the programme from the View button.
NHS healthcare staff in England
The Sexual Orientation Monitoring Information Standard programme is also available to NHS healthcare staff via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR). Accessing this e-Learning via ESR means that your completions will transfer with you throughout your NHS career.
Further details are available here.
Not an NHS organisation?
If you are not an NHS health or care organisation and therefore do not qualify for free access e-LfH Hub, you may be able to access the service by creating an OpenAthens account.
To check whether or not you qualify for free access via OpenAthens, you can view the eligibility criteria and register on the ‘OpenAthens’ portal.
Registering large numbers of users
If you are a HR, IT or Practice Manager and would like to register and enrol large numbers of staff within your organisation for access onto the Sexual Orientation Monitoring Information Standard programme, please contact e-LfH directly.
Organisations wishing to use their own LMS
For HR departments wanting to know more about gaining access to courses using an existing Learning Management System please contact e-LfH directly to express interest.
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Please select the following link for more information on how to use the e-LfH Hub.