Promoting equality
The Trust is committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity and protecting human rights.
The Trust is committed to creating a fair, inclusive and respectful environment where everyone feels valued, heard and able to thrive. This commitment applies to our staff, patients, service users, carers and local communities.
We recognise that people experience healthcare and the workplace differently, and that some groups continue to face barriers, discrimination and unequal outcomes. Through our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) work, we aim to promote equity, improve experiences and ensure opportunities are accessible to all.
Our work is underpinned by the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duty, which requires public sector organisations to have due regard to the need to:
- eliminate discrimination, harassment and victimisation
- advance equality of opportunity
- foster good relations between different groups of people
The Trust monitors and reviews equality data, staff experience and patient outcomes to help identify inequalities and areas for improvement. This includes national NHS frameworks and standards such as:
- Equality Delivery System 2022 (EDS22)
- Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES)
- Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES)
- Gender Pay Gap reporting
- Equality Impact Assessments (EIAs)
Our EDI work supports the delivery of inclusive leadership, equitable healthcare, compassionate workplaces and a culture where diversity is recognised as a strength.
EDI is everyone’s responsibility. Together, we can create an environment where all colleagues, patients and communities feel respected, supported and included.
Equality Action Plan
The Trust is working to an action plan, running up to 2028, which contains all our plans to make the Trust a more equal place to work for all, as well as tracking our progress.
Equality Action Plan 2025-2028 (May 2026)
We monitor Workforce Race Equality Standard/Disability Equality Standard data, as well as on the Gender Pay Gap, so as to embed accountability and equality to help make our Trust a welcoming and equitable place to work for all.
Workforce Annual Equality Profile
LGT Workforce Annual Equality Profile 2025
Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES)
Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES)
Pay gap reports
Equalities Pay Gap Report - 2023-24
Gender Pay Gap Report (May 2023)
Annual Statement on Inequalities
Download our Annual Statement on Inequalities (October 2024)