Hywel Dda Health Board celebrates equality and diversity progress
Hywel Dda Health Board has increased its score in a survey which measures employers’ efforts to tackle discrimination and create inclusive workplaces for Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual (LGB) employees.
Stonewall recently published the results of its annual Workplace Equality Index 2013, in which Hywel Dda Health Board demonstrated progress after implementing a number of initiatives to help staff feel able to be themselves at work.
Work undertaken by the Equality and Diversity team has included raising awareness around Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) issues which can affect staff and patients.
The Health Board is also in the process of jointly establishing an All Wales Public Sector LGBT Staff Network.
The network will advise on policy and practice, help raise awareness of LGBT issues in the workplace, provide confidential reporting and peer support for staff and support LGBT Staff develop their skills and careers.
Chris Wright, Director of Corporate Services, said: “The Equality and Diversity team are working hard to ensure that Hywel Dda Health Board becomes a leading organisation for diversity.
“Every member of our staff has a role to play and we are delighted with how much progress has already been made.”
Anne, from Withybush Hospital, said : “I’m proud to be working for an organisation committed to improving equality and diversity and striving toward an inclusive working environment where staff are able to be themselves.”
February marks LGBT History Month, an annual event celebrating the lives and achievements of the LGBT community.
Stonewall recently published the results of its annual Workplace Equality Index 2013, in which Hywel Dda Health Board demonstrated progress after implementing a number of initiatives to help staff feel able to be themselves at work.
Work undertaken by the Equality and Diversity team has included raising awareness around Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) issues which can affect staff and patients.
The Health Board is also in the process of jointly establishing an All Wales Public Sector LGBT Staff Network.
The network will advise on policy and practice, help raise awareness of LGBT issues in the workplace, provide confidential reporting and peer support for staff and support LGBT Staff develop their skills and careers.
Chris Wright, Director of Corporate Services, said: “The Equality and Diversity team are working hard to ensure that Hywel Dda Health Board becomes a leading organisation for diversity.
“Every member of our staff has a role to play and we are delighted with how much progress has already been made.”
Anne, from Withybush Hospital, said : “I’m proud to be working for an organisation committed to improving equality and diversity and striving toward an inclusive working environment where staff are able to be themselves.”
February marks LGBT History Month, an annual event celebrating the lives and achievements of the LGBT community.
As part of Hywel Dda’s wider commitment to equality and diversity, the Health Board has been proudly supporting the event throughout February.
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