In this section
Equality and Diversity
We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and human rights in its day to day treatment of all patients, visitors and staff regardless of race, ethnic origin, sex, gender identity, marital status, maternity and pregnancy, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age.
Please see the links below for further information.
- About equality and diversity
- Equality analysis
- Pay gap
- LGBTQ+ at this Trust
- LGBTQ+ staff network
- Links and resources
- Mindful Employer Charter – positive about mental health
- Workforce Disability and Race Equality Standards (WDES and WRES)
Reports
Workforce Public Sector Equality Duty annual report
Equality objectives
Equality Delivery System report
Staff networks
A number of staff networks have been set up to represent and offer support to member of staff from a wide variety of backgrounds. This includes:
LGBTQ+ Staff Network
Our LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual and Trans) Staff Network is a group of staff who:
- Provide a safe environment to raise LGBTQ+ issues
- Give informaton, guidance and support to staff
- Assist colleagues to asses the impact of Trust policies to ensure inclusivity
- Contribute to staff development activities and awareness events
- Signpost and support people to live the Trust values
Carers Network
Whether parents, children, friends, or siblings, many people have caring responsibilities. The network has been set up to support colleagues with caring responsibilities.
Enable Network
A Trust network has been set up to support colleagues with disabilities, serious or long term health conditions.
Race Equality Network
A Trust network has been set up to represent colleagues from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority backgrounds.
