Equal opportunities and a better service

EMAS is committed to the active promotion of equality, valuing diversity, tackling discrimination and harassment and promoting equality of opportunity.

This commitment also extends to promoting good community relations and the way in which we work with and develop our staff.

To help us do this, we collect and use information - such as the composition of our workforce, training provided, instances of bullying or harassment, complaints and compliments received - to identify any gaps or barriers so that action can be taken to ensure that our services are fair and accessible.

Our Equality Manager, Mukesh Barot, provides advice and support and drives progress on equalities forward. For example, our staff essential training includes equality and diversity learning outcomes, and we have a Diversity Inclusion Group which monitors our equalities progress. 

We have signed up to, and are working towards the objectives set out in the NHS Equality Delivery System, which you can read more about by clicking here.

A broad range of communities and organisations are involved in our business to ensure equality, fairness and access. For example, we have held events in each of our counties giving local people the opportunity to meet staff, share experiences and ask question, and we have formed links with local groups by working with organisations such as the Regional Equality Diversity Partnership (REDP).

You can be better informed and assess how we are doing by clicking here. 

For more information or details about our commitment to providing an equal and fair service, please contact Mukesh Barot, Equality Manager on 07813 432405 or mukesh.barot@emas.nhs.uk