Equality and Diversity
Equality and diversity policy statement and employment policy
1 1.1 Equality and Diversity Policy statement The Trust’s equality and diversity policy statement is as follows:
The London Ambulance Service is committed to equality and diversity. One of our values states: ‘We will value diversity and will treat everyone as they would wish to be treated, with respect and courtesy.’ In practical terms this means: • Everyone, including patients, colleagues and health and social care partners, will be treated as they would wish to be treated, with respect and courtesy. • At recruitment and throughout their employment we will treat all individuals fairly. This will include ensuring staff receive equal treatment regardless of ethnic origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. • We recognise that the diversity of our staff benefits the organisation – we aim to have a workforce that is reflective of, and knowledgeable about the communities in which we work. • We will seek to treat patients to the highest possible standards and according to their individual need. It is the responsibility of all staff to support this commitment in all aspects of their work.
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Equality and diversity employment policy The Trust believes that we should, as far as possible, ensure that equalities and diversity considerations inform all our policies and practices. This policy sets out examples of how we intend to do this in relation to our employment responsibilities: Recruitment and Selection The Trust will seek to recruit from all sections of the population that we serve. Targets will be identified and positive action measures (such as using pre-employment courses) will be used to develop a workforce increasingly representative of London’s population. Review Date June ‘08 Reviewer: HR Policy and Projects Manager Page 1 of 4
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Date of issue: June ‘05 Approved by: Director of HR & OD Index no: HR/05/007
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All recruitment, selection and
1 1.1 Equality and Diversity Policy statement The Trust’s equality and diversity policy statement is as follows:
The London Ambulance Service is committed to equality and diversity. One of our values states: ‘We will value diversity and will treat everyone as they would wish to be treated, with respect and courtesy.’ In practical terms this means: • Everyone, including patients, colleagues and health and social care partners, will be treated as they would wish to be treated, with respect and courtesy. • At recruitment and throughout their employment we will treat all individuals fairly. This will include ensuring staff receive equal treatment regardless of ethnic origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. • We recognise that the diversity of our staff benefits the organisation – we aim to have a workforce that is reflective of, and knowledgeable about the communities in which we work. • We will seek to treat patients to the highest possible standards and according to their individual need. It is the responsibility of all staff to support this commitment in all aspects of their work.
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Equality and diversity employment policy The Trust believes that we should, as far as possible, ensure that equalities and diversity considerations inform all our policies and practices. This policy sets out examples of how we intend to do this in relation to our employment responsibilities: Recruitment and Selection The Trust will seek to recruit from all sections of the population that we serve. Targets will be identified and positive action measures (such as using pre-employment courses) will be used to develop a workforce increasingly representative of London’s population. Review Date June ‘08 Reviewer: HR Policy and Projects Manager Page 1 of 4
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Date of issue: June ‘05 Approved by: Director of HR & OD Index no: HR/05/007
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All recruitment, selection and