NHSGGC is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Everyone has a part to play in supporting our culture, acknowledging equality, diversity and inclusion, and building a Fairer Workplace for all.
Our diverse staff group brings a richness of perspectives. It is critical that we treat everyone working for NHSGGC fairly and consistently, with dignity and respect. We will be better supporting our diverse patient community in an environment where diversity valued.
NHSGGC can only be truly inclusive if every single one of us commits and contributes.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Conference and Webinar Series
To read more about our first Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Conference and our webinar series, please click this link.
Key Stakeholder Groups
To continue to drive Equality, Diversity and Inclusion forward at an organisational level, five key stakeholder groups contribute to the delivery of Equality and Diversity activity:
- Workforce Equality Group
- One NHS Family
- Staff Disability Forum
- BME Network
- LGBTQ+ Forum
You can find information on these groups by clicking the buttons below.
Organisational Values supporting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We encourage every employee to embrace our organisational values of Care and Compassion; Dignity & Respect, Openness and Transparency and Quality & Teamwork. By embracing our values, we continue Growing our Great Community, where everybody feels supported, valued and part of NHSGGC.
The Equality Act 2010 offers protection towards groups with ‘Protected Characteristics’. The Act explains the nine protected characteristics.
As part of our ongoing committment to Building a Better Workplace and Growing our Great Community, we have a range of commitments and activities currently underway as you will see described below.
Reasonable Adjustment Guidance
More recently, we have launched the new Reasonable Adjustment Guidance to support employees with a disability, health condition or diversity in the workplace, so they can be supported to have a great experience at work.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Calendar 2024
The calendar has been developed as a resource for staff to demonstrate a visible and supportive role which is committed to respecting and celebrating diverse communities, cultures and faiths. The calendar provides details of the main religious festivals, major national and international days of celebration or memorial which reflect the diverse population of our staff and community.
We focus on the six major world faiths – Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Sikhism. This does not mean we do not recognise that there are many more faiths equally as important. We also recognise that a large proportion of our NHSGGC community may have no religion or belief.
Did you know you can easily add key events and religious holidays from around the world to your Outlook calendar?
Here’s how:
1. Open your Outlook calendar.
2. Click on “My Calendars” on the left-hand side.
3. Select “Add Calendar” and choose “From Country.”
4. In the search bar, find the country where the event or holiday is widely observed.
5. Select the calendar you wish to add and click “OK.”
Now, you’ll see important dates automatically added to your calendar, helping you be more mindful of diverse cultures.
By embracing these small steps, we can build a more inclusive and respectful work environment for everyone.
If you would like to find out more about dates and events included within this calendar, NHSGGC libraries have a range of books containing relevant information. This resource list will be updated throughout the year.