Equality, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital is pleased to introduce our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy (EDIB), which outlines our commitments for the next 3 years.
LHCH employ just under 1900 staff in direct delivery of care and support services, with 14.92% from ethnic minority backgrounds and representing 44 nationalities, and we are proud to have such a diverse workforce because we know that this diversity enhances the care we give to our patients. (Data at 31/03/2022).
We are also committed to building a workforce in which each employee can enjoy a strong sense of belonging and where diversity, difference and uniqueness are truly valued. As well as being well-represented across all levels, we must ensure that people from marginalised groups, are actively and always included, and that this inclusion is felt authentically at a personal level.
Working towards a truly inclusive culture at LHCH, not only improves the experience of our workforce, but also offers significant benefits to our patients.
Equality and Inclusion Leads
Rachael McDonald
Director of People
Peter Cook
Recruitment and Resourcing Lead
Resources
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (EDIB) Strategy
2022 - 2025
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Strategy (EDIB) on a page
EDIB Operational Action Plan
Annual Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Update
Disability and Race Pay Gap 2025
Disability and Race Pay Gap 2025
Ethnic Origin Pay Gap 2025
Ethnic Origin Pay Gap 2025
NHS Equality Delivery System 2024 - EDS Reporting 2026
Workforce Equality Monitoring Report 2023/24
Gender Pay Gap Report 2025
This is the gender pay group report for 2025.
Ethnic Origin Pay Gap 2025
Ethnic Origin Pay Gap 2025
Disability and Race Pay Gap 2025
Disability and Race Pay Gap 2025
Workforce Equality Standards - WRES
Anti Racism Statement and Commitment
This is LHCH's anti racism statement and commitment
WDES - Staff Survey
Workforce Equality Monitoring Report 2023/24
UHL Group Peer Assessment 2025-26
UHL Group Peer Assessment 2025-26