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.

EDI Action Plan 2025-2028

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 Race Equality Standard report - 2024-25

Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES)

Workforce Disability Equality Standard action plan - 2024-25

Pay gap reports

Equalities Pay Gap Reporting 23-24

Gender Pay Gap - 2023

Annual Statement on Inequalities

LGT Annual Statement on Inequalities - 2023-24