CNWL serves an extremely diverse population and has a workforce that is also extremely diverse. It therefore recognises its duties and responsibilities in meeting the Equalities and Diversity agenda not only from a legislative perspective, but in order to promote and sustain the constructive human relationships that underpin effective service delivery and management.
From this page you can access a range of documents and information about Equalities and Diversity initiatives within CNWL.
Equalities and Diversity Public Documents
CNWL Statement on Equalities and Diversity
Equalities and Diversity Structure within CNWL
Equalities and Diversity Initiatives and News within CNWL
Cultural Competency Statement
CNWL Statement of Intent on Equalities and Diversity
CNWL is mindful of its duties and obligations under Equalities and Human Rights legislation and is committed to improving the quality of its services to all people, irrespective of race/ethnicity, gender, disability, religion or belief, age or sexual orientation.
We will take action, individually, collectively and in partnership with others, to raise standards and make our services culturally appropriate, relevant and accessible to meet the needs of the people we serve.
We will take action to recruit and promote people from all backgrounds, at every level and across all professions, because of the additional value, knowledge and personal qualities their diversity brings.
We will take action to ensure that staff employed by the Trust are culturally competent and treat every person with dignity, respect and fairness, in a way that is sensitively responsive to differences and similarities.
We will take action to put into practice systems, policies, and procedures which challenge discrimination and are fair, flexible and supportive to all who are affected by them.
We will encourage a culture of openness and reach out positively to the diverse local communities that we serve to encourage and support their involvement in the review, evaluation and development of our services.
We will demonstrate our commitment through our actions, and we will communicate our intentions and our actions throughout our workforce and the communities we serve.
CNWL recognises that due to discrimination people may experience particular inequalities in accessing health services. The Trust’s objective is to deliver high quality services that are accessible, responsive and appropriate to meet the diverse needs of different groups and individuals. Unlawful discrimination and other forms of exclusion have no place within CNWL.
Taken from the CNWL Equalities and Diversity Strategy 2005, revised January 2008
Equalities and Diversity Structure within CNWL
The Equalities and Diversity structure within CNWL provides evidence of the commitment from the top of the organisation to ensuring that the Trust meets its Equalities and Diversity responsibilities.
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust currently has Equalities and Diversity representation on the Board of Directors from John Vaughan, Director of Partnership and Commercial Development. He also chairs the Trust-wide Equalities and Diversity Group which reports to the Trusts Corporate Governance Committee.
The current Equalities and Diversity Group is composed of representatives from the Trust’s service areas and is chaired by John Vaughan. This Committee is also attended by David Brettle (Director of Human Resources) and Richard Bryant-Jefferies (Equalities and Diversity Manager).
Local Equalities and Diversity Groups and Groups are chaired by representatives attending the Trust'’s Equalities and Diversity Group.
The Trust’s Focused Implementation Site Steering Group is chaired by Dame Ruth Runciman, Chair of CNWL.