What is equality and diversity in NHS?

The Equality and Diversity Council (EDC) works to bring people and organisations together to realise a vision for a personal, fair and diverse health and care system, where everyone counts and the values of the NHS Constitution are brought to life.

How can NHS promote equality and diversity in the workplace?

Raising awareness

  1. Leadership, system and culture change to create inclusive workplaces.
  2. Making continuous improvements to help ensure services and workplaces are free from discrimination.
  3. To improve the outcomes for protected groups across the health system.

What is equality diversity and rights in health and social care?

What does equality mean in health and social care? Equality recognises diversity and seeks to offer the same opportunities and access to health treatment and social care regardless of race, colour, gender, age or mental or physical health, or any other factor which may make somebody different.

What does diversity mean in the NHS?

Diversity is about recognising and valuing differences through inclusion, regardless of age, disability, gender, racial origin, religion, belief, sexual orientation, commitments outside of work, part-time or shift work, language, union activity, HIV status, perspectives, opinions and person value.

What is equality and diversity in healthcare?

Equality means ensuring everyone in your setting has equal opportunities, regardless of their abilities, their background or their lifestyle. Diversity means appreciating the differences between people and treating people’s values, beliefs, cultures and lifestyles with respect.

How do you demonstrate equality and diversity in healthcare?

Provide person-centered care and work in a non-judgemental manner. Employees should be encouraged to value diversity and respect the attributes that make people different. Care plans should be personalised to reflect the likes, dislikes, personal history and beliefs of each individual.

Why is promoting equality and diversity important NHS?

Investing in a diverse NHS workforce enables us as a Trust to deliver a more inclusive service and improve patient care. Equality is about creating a fairer society where everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Diversity is about recognising and valuing difference in its broadest sense.

How can the NHS improve diversity?

Provide equality impact assessments and cultural awareness training for all staff. Have diverse recruitment panels and ensure recruiters have the necessary diversity and inclusion training. Review your job descriptions and person specifications to ensure there are no equality or cultural barriers.

Why is diversity important in the NHS?