Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Equality and inclusion at work
We celebrate our diversity and passion to make a difference at the RUH and are proud of the people we work with. We are committed to providing safe and inclusive working environments, where colleagues can thrive and enjoy their work.
Collaborating with colleagues is key to ensuring we create and sustain that working environment. Below are some of the ways we work together, and you can read our annual EDI report to see our workforce data and ongoing work in more detail.
Staff Networks
Networks are an important part of the RUH and a key way the organisation is able to hear about the lived experiences of its staff and celebrate the diversity and difference they bring to the workplace.
The networks are supported by our Executive team and members meet monthly. Staff are given time to attend meetings in work time. We understand that by having good networks we encourage conversations that can influence change for the benefit of all staff.
Some of the events we have celebrated at the Trust:
Clockwise from top left to bottom left: Pride fete 2024, Menopause Awareness Day stall, Black History Month flag raising, Women's History Month celebration stall, REACH network away day, Men's Network promotion stall, ice creams in the sun at the 2024 Pride fete.
Staff Networks are:
Forums for staff to:
- Support each other
- Share experiences
- Develop new skills
- Make friends
- Improve staff experience
- Seek advice
They contribute and shape:
- The Trust's diversity agenda
- Equality of access
- Trust policy and procedure
- Celebratory events such as Pride, Black History Month and other annual inclusion events
- Make changes for the better for all staff well-being
We currently have six networks at the RUH, you can read more about the networks and their objectives.
Inclusion Champions
Inclusion Champions are part of our steps to create a truly inclusive place to work. Their role is to promote and lead on initiatives that help support inclusion and belonging across teams.
They are part of a wider network of people who are all working to ensure the RUH is a place where everyone who comes to work feels that they matter.
Inclusion champions can be anyone from any role across teams. Their responsibilities include:
- Sharing best practice
- Listening and signposting
- Role modelling active allyship and promoting constructive conversations
- Sharing feedback and learning
The NHS Rainbow Badge Scheme
We are proud to be part the of the NHS Rainbow Badge Scheme. The badges are just one way to show that the RUH is an open, non-judgemental and inclusive place for people that identify as LGBT+.
LGBT+ stands for lesbian, gay bisexual, transgender and the + simply means that we are inclusive of all identities, regardless of how people define themselves.
If you see a member of staff wearing a badge, you can ask them about it. The badge is a reminder to other staff, patients and relatives that you can talk to our staff about who you are and how you feel. They will do their best to get support for you if you need it.
About the Rainbow Badge initiative
The Rainbow Badge initiative originated at Evelina London Children's Hospital to make a positive difference by promoting a message of inclusion. It has since been developed and is led by NHS England, where the scheme has been adopted by over 70 NHS Trusts and organisations.