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Equality, Diversity and Human Rights

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital is committed to addressing diverse needs and promoting dignity and respect for everyone.

No staff member, patient, family member, carer or other individual will be disadvantaged or discriminated against on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, belief, sex, sexual orientation, religion, belief or any other relevant characteristic or need such as HIV status, caring responsibilities, social and economic or employment status.
The protected characteristics are:    
  • Age
  • Disability
  • Gender reassignment
  • Pregnancy & maternity
  • Race
  • Religion or belief
  • Sex
  • Sexual orientation
  • Marriage and civil partnership
    Individual Support Options

    We aim to do everything possible to meet individual needs. These may include anything from meeting a dietary requirement to ensuring that information is available in large print or an alternative language. We also have a number of information leaflets available in easy read format.

    For further details please contact the LHCH Customer Care Team.

    Equality Analysis

    The Trust had in place an equality impact system that has now been replaced by a system of Equality Analysis, in line with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.

    Our Staff 

    There are a number of employment policies in place that aim to ensure that equality, diversity and human rights are embedded in our employment practice. Equality, diversity and human rights are covered during induction and there is an internal training programme that includes general awareness as well as more targeted provision. Our staff make every effort to meet the needs of individuals within the clinical setting. If you need anything please just ask.

    Please see our Workforce Equality Monitoring Report 2013.


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