Equality Advisory Panel - February 2024

This document contains the minutes from the EAP (exact meaning not provided in the document) Meeting held virtually on 27 February 2024. Attendees and apologies were noted. The group agreed to skip the March meeting due to a face-to-face event. The panel were informed that the Staff Experiencing Pregnancy Loss guidance is available on the Cairngorms National Park Authority website. Heather Trench gave a presentation on the visitor survey results and asked for feedback. The panel discussed the wording for equality monitoring questions and suggested various changes and additions to the survey, including questions about caring responsibilities, transport methods, and the removal of potentially insensitive language. Heather explained the survey's purpose is to monitor Action Plans and help remove barriers to access, while ensuring the questionnaire remains concise and optional. A panel member suggested that the National Park Authority should encourage the Scottish Youth Hostel Association to relaunch their grant scheme. The next meeting is scheduled for 30 April 2024.