Equality Diversity Inclusion 30 Dec 20 FF - Flipbook - Page 3
Equality, Diversity
& Inclusion
Executive Summary
We are delighted to present our Equality, Diversity
and Inclusion Strategy.
applicants from any under represented groups to
put themselves forward.
In the last year issues surrounding equality, diversity
and inclusion have been brought into really sharp
focus. The killing of George Floyd in the United
States highlighted racism and put the Black Lives
Matter movement in the worldwide spotlight and
into the forefront of people’s minds – right where
they should be.
While the new Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead
role we have created will help us to drive forward
the change that is needed, this isn’t an issue which
can be tackled by one person alone – it is everyone’s
responsibility.
The Covid-19 outbreak highlighted inequality in a
different way, with people from a Black, Asian and
Minority Ethnic background disproportionately
affected by coronavirus.
These issues are so big they require a collective
response – but this can only be achieved if every
individual, and every organisation, steps up to take
responsibility for what they can do.
We must work with our partners on changes which
will improve health, reduce inequality, and create
opportunity and we all must do more to accelerate
the pace of change.
As an organisation we have had some success with
equality, diversity and inclusion, but we need to
build on this and do much more – this strategy
outlines how we will do that.
Together we are Great.
As it stands, we know we haven't stepped up, and
we're not alone.
These are wider issues which each Trust and the
whole NHS needs to address - but that doesn't mean
we can sit back and wait for someone else to take
action.
Simply put, we are failing to be as inclusive as we
need to be and we must change, and encourage
others to do the same.
Kevin McNamara
Chief Executive
Liam Coleman
Chair
In order to change, we can't just do more of the
same and do what we've always done. We must
commit to understanding more about ourselves, our
organisation and the people we serve so we can be
more open and inclusive. That's how we'll make the
changes we need to make, and drive others to do the
same.
As a large employer we recognise our responsibility
to not just call out injustice when we see it, but to
consider what we can proactively do to reduce
inequality occurring and see where we can create
opportunities.
We are a signicant player in the economy. Much of
the money we spend goes into the local economy,
but we know we need to consider what more we can
do to ensure our spending benets our local
communities wherever possible.
Swindon and the surrounding area has a diverse
population and we must do all we can to ensure our
organisation, at all levels, is reective of the
community it serves and celebrates diversity.
We know that our Executive Team and Trust Board
does not yet reect the people we serve, an we are
absolutely committed to ensuring it will. When
future vacancies arise at Executive and Board level,
we will do everything we can to encourage
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