At ELHT, we're committed to understanding and addressing the challenges faced by people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds—whether they’re patients, colleagues, or members of our communities.
Recent events, such as the impact of COVID-19 on BAME communities, the ongoing work of the Black Lives Matter movement, and the acts of violence and intimidation following the tragic incident in Southport have highlighted the urgent need for us to do more to improve experiences and outcomes for our BAME patients and workforce.
To truly become an anti-racist organisation, we need to face racism head-on and acknowledge its effects within the NHS. With over 383,000 BAME colleagues making up nearly a quarter of the NHS workforce, it's crucial that we take meaningful steps towards diversity and inclusion.
That’s why we’re embracing the Northwest BAME Assembly’s Anti-Racism Framework. This framework helps us tackle structural racism and discrimination through collaboration, reflection, and accountability. Our approach follows five key principles:
- Prioritise Anti-Racism
- Understand Lived Experiences
- Grow Inclusive Leaders
- Act to Tackle Inequalities
- Review Progress Regularly
Join Us in Making a Difference!
We invite you to make a personal pledge to support our anti-racism efforts.
By pledging, you commit to showing respect, fostering inclusion, taking action against discrimination, educating yourself and others, and standing up against racism.
Make your pledge now: Share it on social media with #ELHTPledge or fill out our pledge form on this page.
Your commitment helps drive our shared vision for a more inclusive and respectful hospital environments.
To learn more about our commitment to equality and diversity, visit our Equality and Diversity page.
Use this link for details on the Northwest BAME Assembly’s Anti-Racism Framework.
Together, we’re making progress and creating positive change!
We are better when we stand together.
ELHT. Because that’s who we are.