Equality & Diversity
Promoting equality and respecting people’s differences must be at the core of principles and
beliefs. The promotion of equality is more than just a statement about how Northern Lincolnshire and Goole
Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will meet statutory requirements. It is an integral part of the way we conduct
our business.
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will act fairly at all times
for our patients, public and employees and this means treating people fairly, providing equal chances while
respecting people’s differences – both in employment practices and patient care.
The Race, Disability and Gender Equality duties require public bodies such as ours to have due
regard to the need to eliminate discrimination and to promote equality.
Equality and Diversity is about more than just meeting statutory requirements. It is
fundamental in delivering fair patient services, achieving equitable employment practice and essential if we
are to develop confidence in all the communities and employees we serve.
The Trust has an Equality Steering Group led by the Trust Chairperson that feeds into the
Trust Board. Reporting into the steering group are the Race, Disability and Gender Working Groups.
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