Equality and Diversity

The Public Sector Equality Duty requires the trust to publish equality objectives at least every four yearsThe Trust’s Corporate Equality Objectives 2019 - 2022 are as follows (derived from GMMH Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy for 2019-2021):

  • We will improve the access and experience of our service users
  • To work towards better health outcomes from our service users
  • To ensure our workforce is representative and supportive
  • Promote an inclusive leadership culture

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2019-21 was launched as part of LGBT History Month (February 2019), setting out our goals to ensure our services are accessible to all, our workforce is reflective of the diverse communities we serve and equality is central to everything we do. 

Click here to read the strategy.  

Reporting Template

The NHS Equality and Diversity Council announced on 31 July 2014 that it had agreed action to ensure employees from black and minority ethnic (BME) backgrounds have equal access to career opportunities and receive fair treatment in the workplace.

Please click here for the WRES reporting template.

Action Plans and Summary 

WRES action plan 2022

WRES summary table 2022

WDES action plan 2022

WRES action plan 2021 WDES summary table 2021
WRES action plan 2019  WDES summary table 2019 
WRES action plan 2018  
WRES action plan 2016  

 

Equality Act 2010: Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) Publication of Information

The Equality Act 2010 introduced a general equality duty placing requirements on organisations in relation to the protected equality characteristics of age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

The Public Sector Equality Duty further requires us to publish information demonstrating our compliance with this general equality duty. The Equality Act 2010: Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED)[pdf] 2MB describes how we have embraced the general equality duty in relation to our workforce and our service users in the context of our established strategic approach to equality, inclusion and recovery. Analysis of the data on the protected characteristics of our staff and service users will inform our priorities in setting future equality objectives within the Trust.

As a patient

As a service user, relative or carer using our services, sometimes you may need to turn to someone for help, advice, and support. 

Find resources for carers and service users  Contact the Trust