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Agenda and supporting papers - Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust

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Item 12<br />

SUMMARY REPORT<br />

<strong>Trust</strong> Board<br />

5 th July2013<br />

Subject<br />

Prepared by<br />

Approved by<br />

Presented by<br />

Equality & Diversity Update<br />

Equality & Diversity Leads<br />

Director of HR & OD<br />

Director of HR & OD<br />

Purpose<br />

The purpose of this report is to initiate the work required to integrate <strong>and</strong><br />

embed equality <strong>and</strong> diversity strategically at Board level <strong>and</strong> as part of the<br />

core business of the <strong>Trust</strong>. The report will also inform the Board about the<br />

proposals for the implementation of the Board Inclusion Programme <strong>and</strong><br />

request support with this.<br />

Decision<br />

Approval<br />

Information<br />

Assurance<br />

•<br />

•<br />

•<br />

Corporate Objectives<br />

Quality Care Inspired People Healthy Organisation Innovate & Collaborate<br />

• • • •<br />

Executive Summary<br />

This report offers detail on the current position of Equality <strong>and</strong> Diversity in the organisation. It<br />

identifies examples of good practice <strong>and</strong> how it can impact on patient <strong>and</strong> staff experiences. It<br />

demonstrates areas where there are obstacles to progress, i.e. where equality processes are<br />

not integrated into core business, as in the case of the equality assessments.<br />

It recommends that Equality <strong>and</strong> Diversity becomes part of core business which in turn<br />

facilitates compliance with the Equality Act 2010 <strong>and</strong> Public Sector Duty. The recently<br />

established Equality <strong>and</strong> Diversity Steering Group (EDSG) requires commitment from the<br />

senior management team to support delivery of the Equality Delivery System (EDS).This<br />

includes proposals for a Board Inclusion Development Programme, supported by the <strong>Plymouth</strong><br />

Way, to further develop a common culture of quality care.<br />

Quality Impact Assessment<br />

Fulfilling our equality obligations will ensure all patients can access consistent quality care<br />

Financial Impact Assessment<br />

Litigation costs<br />

Regulatory Impact Assessment<br />

Compliance with the Equality Act 2010 <strong>and</strong> Public Sector Duty<br />

Key Recommendations<br />

The <strong>Trust</strong> Board is asked to:<br />

1. Support the principal of equality & diversity becoming part of the <strong>Trust</strong>’s core business.<br />

2. Support proposals for a Board Inclusion Development Programme<br />

3. Support the utilisation of <strong>Trust</strong> surveys, complaints <strong>and</strong> incidents to identify trends <strong>and</strong><br />

the interventions required<br />

4. Support the <strong>Plymouth</strong> Way in embedding the values in the <strong>Trust</strong> <strong>and</strong> allowing the<br />

appropriate challenge of behaviours <strong>and</strong> attitudes<br />

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