CNWL serves an extremely diverse population and has a workforce that is also extremely diverse. It therefore recognises its duties and responsibilities in meeting the Equalities and Diversity agenda not only from a legislative perspective, but in order to promote and sustain the constructive human relationships that underpin effective management and service delivery.

From this page you can access a range of documents and information about Equalities and Diversity initiatives within CNWL.

CNWL Statement of Intent on Equalities and Diversity

CNWL is committed to improving the quality of its services to people of all backgrounds.

We will take action, individually, collectively and in partnership with others, to raise standards and make our services culturally sensitive, relevant and accessible to meet the needs of all the people we serve.

We will take action to recruit and promote people from allbackgrounds, at every level and across all professions, because of the additional value, knowledge and personalqualities their diversity brings.

We will take action to put into practice systems, policies, and procedures which are fair, flexible and supportive to all who
are affected by them.

We will demonstrate our commitment through actions, and we will communicate our intentions and our actions throughout our workforce and the communities we serve. Racial discrimination and other forms of exclusion have no place in the provision of services by CNWL.

CNWL recognises that due to discrimination people may experience particular inequalities in accessing health services. The Trust’s objective is to deliver high quality services that are accessible, responsive and appropriate to meet the diverse
needs of different groups and individuals.

Taken from the CNWL Equalities and Diversity Strategy, May 2005

Equalities and Diversity Structure within CNWL

The Equalities and Diversity structure within CNWL provides evidence of the commitment from the top of the organisation to ensuring that the Trust meets its Equalities and Diversity responsibilities.

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust currently has Equalities and Diversity representation on the Board of Directors from John Vaughan, Director of Partnership and Commercial Development. He also chairs the Trust-wide Equalities and Diversity Group which reports to the Trusts Corporate Governance Committee.

The current Equalities and Diversity Group is composed of representatives from the Trust’s service areas and is chaired by John Vaughan. This Committee is also attended by David Brettle (Director of Human Resources) and Richard Bryant-Jefferies (Equalities and Diversity Manager).

Local Equalities and Diversity Groups and Groups are chaired by representatives attending the Trust'’s Equalities and Diversity Group.

The Trust’s Focused Implementation Site Steering Group is chaired by Dame Ruth Runciman, Chair of CNWL.