NHS Grampian is proud to be a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic and multi-lingual organisation.

The GEMs Group has been established to progress changes and initiatives that will help to ensure colleagues from ethnic minority background can reach their full potential, without fear of discrimination or prejudice and that access to career opportunities are fair and accessible to all.

Membership

The GEMs Group has been established to provide a safe and welcoming space for staff from minority ethnic background, but also welcomes those who are committed to progressing actions that will help to achieve a shared vision of anti-racism.

Much excellent work has already been done to raise awareness of the need for individual responsibility in regards to racism and discrimination.  The GEMs Group aims to extend this work to identify and challenge the systemic racism that is inherent across society and within all our institutions.

Actions will include, but not restricted to:

• Develop an evidence base and scrutinise data which highlights where discrimination exists
• Ensure that Senior Leaders lead by example and that equality and inclusion is at the heart of NHS Grampian’s strategic objectives
• Identify areas where there is underrepresentation and advocate for measures to rectify this, including the use of ‘positive action’ where it is appropriate to do so
• Examine recruitment and in work policies to ensure that institutional practices do not lead to discrimination

The GEMs Group is open to staff from all areas in health and care services.  If you would like to discuss attending the meeting, or would like any further information, please contact gram.staffequalities@nhs.scot

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Published: 24/08/2023 11:12