BSMHFT takes its obligations under Equality Legislation seriously and aims to provide fair and equitable treatment to, and value diversity in, its staff, service users and communities. In doing so we aim to ensure that our actions and working practices comply with both the spirit and intention of the Human Rights Act (1998) and the Equality Act (2010) and the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED).
Our trust has three aims for equality of opportunity in employment:
- To ensure that our workforce is representative of the community served at all levels and across all occupations
- To ensure equality in the application of employment policies and practices, and specifically equality of outcomes for different groups
- To promote good relations between all people who work for the trust, including volunteers and individuals employed by other organisations.
Our trust continues to work to ensure that these three aims are embedded into everyday practice, and are not just add-ons.
We monitor our workforce profile and our recruitment and employment processes in line with the 9 protected characteristics. We monitor the following to identify whether any groups are suffering any disadvantage in relation to:
- Recruitment
- Promotion
- Training
- Disciplinary action
- Grievances
- Performance reviews
- Whistle blowing
- Ending employment
Take a look at our facts and figures infographic about Equality, diversity and inclusion in our Trust.
Take a look at the Equality, diversity and inclusion animation.
See our reports here.
For further queries please contact Jaskiern Kaur, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead Jaskiern.kaur@nhs.net