This document discusses equality and diversity initiatives at a healthcare trust. It summarizes schemes to promote race, disability, and gender equality. For race equality, it notes differences in patient and workforce demographics. For disability equality, it outlines key concerns for deaf patients, such as access and communication barriers. It also proposes solutions like sign language training for staff. For gender equality, it analyzes differences in health issues, healthcare use, and outcomes between men and women. The trust recognizes it must tailor services to both genders and collect gender-specific data. Overall, the trust aims to better understand and meet the needs of its diverse patient population.

1. EQUALITY & DIVERSITY The Patient’s Perspective

2. Equality & Diversity Objective Providing a Healthcare Service that recognises, respects and responds to the diversity of the local communities we serve