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Equality And diversity

At University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, we are committed to being open and accountable about where we’re making progress, where we need to improve and how we’re working towards a workplace where everyone feels they truly belong.

Our goal is simple. Every colleague should feel valued, supported and proud to be part of UHCW. When our people thrive, they’re empowered to deliver the outstanding care our communities deserve.

Each year, we publish our Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) and Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES) reports. These are important tools for tracking progress, and support us in working towards real, lasting change. These reports informed the shape of our initial Inclusion Delivery Plan 2023-2025.

Our Inclusion Delivery Plan 2025-2028 builds upon the foundations laid by that plan, with clear actions focused on:

  • Improving our recruitment processes to improve equality of opportunity across all groups through our Inclusive Recruitment Action Plan
  • Tackling bullying, harassment, and discrimination through Active Bystander Champions and our Violence and Aggression Working Group
  • Making data more visible and actionable through localised action plans and inclusion reports
  • Embedding inclusive leadership at every level through Living Our Values and refreshed Equality Impact Assessments

We’ve already seen impact:

  • Reasonable adjustments are up by 10.2 per cent
  • Discrimination from managers is down for colleagues from Global Majority backgrounds and disabled colleagues
  • Inclusive mentoring, recruitment audits, and accessible and inclusive learning pathways are underway
  • Staff networks are expanding and evolving with improved governance and structure

But we know there’s more to do. Our latest data shows persistent gaps in representation, shortlisting outcomes and experiences of abuse, especially for colleagues from Global Majority backgrounds and disabled colleagues. These are priority areas in our updated plan.

We’re acting by listening and learning from colleagues and service users, refreshing our resources, and working closely with networks and councils to make sure our approach is inclusive, intersectional, and shaped by lived experience.

Together, we’re building a culture where inclusion is everyone’s business - and where every voice matters.

To learn more, explore our latest reports and plans:

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