Human rights, equality and diversity - Barts Health NHS Trust

COR/POL/079/2013-0012010) How much will a reasonable adjustment reduce thedisadvantage?The practicality of the change.The financial (and other costs) and the extent of any disruptioncaused.The extent of the Trust‟s financial & other resources.VictimisationAlthough the Trust must consider reasonable adjustments foremployees who have a disability or are pregnant, it is best practicefor them to be considered for all employees to facilitate attendanceand implemented where service delivery allows.Victimisation is when an individual is treated less favourably becausethey have complained about discrimination or have supportedsomeone else to make a complaint.2 POLICY STATEMENTBarts Health NHS Trust is committed to the principles of human rights and equality ofopportunity for all in employment and service delivery. We take pride in our increasinglydiverse community. The Trust is committed to ensuring the delivery of positiveoutcomes for and no disproportionate impact on any of the protected characteristicgroups as defined by the Equality Act 2010.This statement also outlines our commitment to the Equality Delivery System as it setsout our intention to create a service that meets the needs of all irrespective of theirprotected characteristic. A service that delivers better outcomes for patients,communities and better working environments for staff, which are personal, fair anddiverse.Our vision is for Barts Health to become a leader in the field of promoting equality,valuing diversity and tackling Health Inequality whilst building strong and sustainablepartnerships. The Trust recognises that certain groups have historically beendisadvantaged in regards to their experiences as a service user, carer or employee inthe NHS on the basis of their age, disability, gender reassignment, maternity andpregnancy, marriage or civil partnership, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.Our commitment is supported by a legal duty to provide all services and employmentopportunities fairly, without unlawful discrimination. We are committed to providing highquality services that everyone can access and findings from the equality analysisconducted on the merger will support us in achieving this goal. Where appropriate wewill work with our partners to provide services which promote equal opportunities to allby:Building on good practiceConsulting with and involving our service users and staffProviding avenues for people to provide feedback on our servicesCarrying out the equality analysis of new and existing policies and practices, anyproposed changes and service area reorganisation, in order to make sure that noprotected characteristic group has a negative impact.Delivering services which are relevant to the needs of the communitiesRemoving barriers which deny people access to employment or to our servicesUsing our powers to make sure that organisations providing services on ourbehalf work in line with this statementTake steps to tackle Health Inequality in the areaPage 5 of 13