Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust believes in fairness, equity and above all values diversity in all dealings, both as providers of health services and employers of people. The Trust is committed to eliminating discrimination on the basis of gender, age, disability, race, religion, sexuality or social class. We aim to provide accessible services, delivered in a way that respects the needs of each individual and does not exclude anyone.

By demonstrating these beliefs the Trust aims to ensure that it develops a healthcare workforce that is diverse, non discriminatory and appropriate to deliver modern healthcare.

The Trust intends to embed its equality and diversity values into every day practice, policies and procedures – so that equality and diversity becomes the norm for all.

Equality is not about treating everyone the same, it is about ensuring that access to opportunities are available to all by taking account of peoples’ differing needs and capabilities.

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

Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust is supporting NHS employers in working towards developing a workforce that is representative of the community it serves.

Equality and Diversity Documentation

Single Equality Scheme

• Single Equality Scheme Action Plan 2008-2011
• Single Equality Scheme Document (includes appendices below)
  • Appendix A - Current Position
  • Appendix B - Legal Framework
  • Appendix C - Action Plan 2008 - 2011
  • Appendix D - Employment Duties

Equality and Diversity Profiles/Monitoring/Information

• Profiles/Monitoring
• Multi World Faiths
• Interpreter Services

Equality and Diversity Impact Assessment

• Guidelines Stages 1 and 2
• Briefing Paper Stages 1 and 2
• Initial Impact Assessment Screening Form (Stage 1)
• Initial Impact Assessment Outcomes Grid

Race Equality Scheme

• Race Equality Scheme
• Action Plan 2007/2008

Disability Equality Scheme

• Disability Equality Scheme
• Action Plan 2006 - 2009

Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs)

• Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) Document (includes appendices below)
  • Appendix A - Assessment Forms
  • Appendix B - Manager's Guidance
  • Appendix C - Staff Letter
  • Appendix D - Questionnaire