Blackburn with Darwen PCT will work to eliminate inequities in health care provision based on ethnic or cultural differences.
It will take action, both individually and with its partners, to make its services relevant, accessible and culturally sensitive to the needs of all the people it serves.
The trust is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all staff regardless of their ethnic origin, disability, age, gender. Sexual orientation, faith or social background.
Staff will be trained to recognise stereotyping and in the avoidance of all forms of discrimination.
To undertake this the organisation requires clear leadership and responsibility, the PCT aims to make them transparent to all staff , partners and the communities it serves through the publication of this strategy.
The Diversity and Equality Strategy will also be extended to services that are commissioned from private and voluntary organisations.
The Primary Care Trust is committed to removing barriers and promoting equal access to healthcare and employment opportunities amongst the local minority ethnic communities and there by helping to improve their health. (EHAP)
For further information please contact:-
Jules Wall
Diversity & Equality Manager
Blackburn with Darwen PCT
Guide Business Centre
School Lane
Blackburn
Tel: 01254 282006
Fax 01254 282002
Email: Julie.wall@bwdpct.nhs.uk
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