Equality Objectives 2014 2017
Equality Objectives
As well as being a legal requirement, setting objectives encourage an outcome-focused approach to
setting challenging but measurable targets to address the most pressing issues in terms of workforce and
service delivery.
Information analysis and priorities for action from the Equalities Report 2011 informed the development of
the objectives and the Trust consulted with the Council of Governors as representatives of public members
and staff members along with senior clinical leaders and partner organisations. Following ongoing work
through 2012 and 2013, the Equality Objectives have been reviewed and revised to take us forward into
2017.
We chose our objectives by considering evidence from patient and public feedback, complaints and PALS
enquiries, as well as national staff and patient surveys.
Our Objectives are as follows:
1. We will establish a broad based equality and diversity group to lead on the
implementation of the NHS Equality Delivery System (EDS11) framework and
champion our programme of work related to equality and diversity;
2. We will foster an organization which understands the culture needs of our patients and
staff and encourages an inclusive environment. This will be done through a series of
activities including cultural awareness campaigns;
3. We will continue to build on our work to ensure the needs of vulnerable patients are
met when receiving healthcare. This will include promoting the MENCAP ‘Getting it
Right Charter’ for learning Disabilities and MIND/Rethink mental health ‘time to change’
campaign.
The objectives will be reviewed annually in light of the annual equality information reports and any changes
in the organisation and governance, as well as the outcomes of equality analyses of policies and functions.
Refer to Appendix 1 for the equality objectives action plan.
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Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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Equality Objectives 2014-17
Appendix 1: Equality Objectives and Action Plan revised for 2014
1. We will establish a broad based equality and diversity group to lead on the NHS
Equality Delivery System (EDS11) framework and champion our programme of
work relating to equality and diversity.
How will we do this?
How will we measure our success?
When will we do this by?
1.1 The E&DG to facilitate
the implementation of the of
the NHS Equality Delivery
System (EDS11)
framework
The group will work through the EDS 11
and conduct an initial self-assessment.
Self-assessment to be
completed by December 2014
1.2 Lead and champion
equality and diversity and in
particular the most pressing
issues for protected
characteristic groups within
the Trust workforce and the
community
We will look at our staff and patient data
and ensure that, where possible, all
streams cover the 9 protected
characteristics;
The outcome of this work will inform the
work plan for the group and wider
organisation.
The data will be reviewed annually and the
resulting report will be used to inform
revisions to the equalities objectives.
October 2014
2. We will foster an organisation which understands the cultural needs of our
patients and staff and encourages an inclusive environment. This will be done
through a series of activities including a cultural awareness campaign.
How will we do this?
How will we measure our success?
When will we do this by?
2.1 Encourage an inclusive
environment of equality
and diversity at the Trust
Conduct a review of the annual calendar of
awareness;
March 2014
We will ensure that events will be
representative across all 9 of the protected
characteristics;
Regular promotion event across the Trust and on
the intranet;
Promote equalities and diversity to staff via
roadshows and events;
Established named contacts within LBH, ELFT
and Health watch;
Work together with our partners on joint
awareness campaigns;
Work in partnership with other public sector bodies
within the locality to promote equality and diversity.
2.2 Provide support for
staff diversity groups
Work with Staffside to facilitate staff diversity
groups;
March 2015
Look at staff survey results and develop action
plans relating to Equality and Diversity.
2.3 Engaging with service
users and the community
to tackle inequalities in the
wider community
Engage with Local Authority, community groups,
key stakeholders, user engagement group;
Link in with Objective 3.3;
Link in with key strategies across the Trust - Our
Values, Patient Experience and Nursing &
Midwifery Strategies.
December 2014
3. We will continue to build on our work to ensure the needs of vulnerable patients are
met when receiving healthcare. This will include promoting the MENCAP ‘Getting it
Right Charter’ for learning disabilities and MIND Rethink mental health ‘time to
change’ campaign.
How will we do this?
How will we measure our success?
When will we
do this by?
3.1 We will continue to promote both
the Learning Disabilities ‘Getting it
Right’ Charter and MIND / Rethink ‘time
to change’ campaigns
We will hold events for staff and/or patients
every quarter promoting the campaigns,
including Learning & Disability / Carers weeks
and World Mental Health Day;
Ongoing
We will use effective methods of
communication such as staff induction /
intranet / Homerton Life/staff induction as part
of our Communications Strategy.
3.2 Ensure the use across the Trust of
the Homerton ‘health passport’
3.3 We will continue to engage with
community groups to ensure that we
are making our services accessible.
Work with Barts Health on updating the Barts
Health patient-held electronic passport for use
in Homerton and across NE London;
April 2015
All identified service users are offered a
passport;
November 2014
Staff to be aware of the passport and have
had relevant training.
November 2014
We will attend /or be active members of
Learning Disabilities & Mental Health groups
within the local community.
July 2015