Equality, Diversity & Human Rights
Valuing Everybody
Valuing Everybody
As the main provider of healthcare services and one of the largest employers in Bath & North East Somerset, our aim is to deliver healthcare services that are appropriate to everyone's needs, taking account all differences regardless of domestic circumstances, social and employment status or responsibilities as well as those protected under the Equality Act; age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race including nationality and ethnicity, religion or belief, (includes no belief), sex, sexual orientation and marriage and civil partnership
How does it affect patients?
We aim to provide services to all sections of the community, regardless of race, ethnicity, creed, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or sensory impairment or social and cultural background. We will respect human rights. We will publish information about those services as widely as possible and work with outside organisations to achieve these goals.
How does it affect staff?
We aim to recruit and retain a workforce, which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels, offering recognition and support regardless of race, ethnicity, creed, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or sensory impairment or social and cultural background. We also work with community groups and organisations to spread awareness of careers within the Trust, for instance our career ambassador programme involves staff visiting local schools in and around Bath to share their stories of how they came to be in their chosen career. We encourage our existing staff to gain further training and progress within the Trust.
The Trust regularly reviews its equality, diversity and human rights policy, the latest version is available here.
How do we do this?
We have a Diversity and Inclusion Steering Committee, which focuses on this important agenda. We also work with other local NHS organisations to develop and share best practice. Above all, though, every member of staff, whatever their position, has a personal responsibility to contribute to a culture which values everyone as a unique individual.
We involve our patients in the decisions made about services and through Trust membership, the local community can also have a say.
As part of our 'Everyone matters' value we have staff networks which all staff are encouraged to join and contribute to. You can find out more about our staff networks here.
For further information please contact:
Gayle WilliamsEquality & Diversity Officer
Royal United Bath Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Tel: 01225 824136
Email: ruh-tr.EqualityandDiversity@nhs.net