Equality and diversity

We are proud to live in a city of people with so many different cultures and backgrounds. We know that these differences are a great strength, making the city and the lives of its people richer and more varied.

As a commissioner (buyer) of services:

NHS Leeds is committed to make sure equality and diversity is a priority when we plan and commission local healthcare. To do this we work closely with communities to understand their needs and how best to commission the most appropriate services to meet those needs.

As an employer:

We are committed to ensuring we have a diverse workforce by providing fair and equal access to all NHS Leeds jobs, including access to career development and training opportunities for existing and future staff. To do this we aim to recruit the best talent that we can and remove any barriers to ensure that we have the widest possible pool of talent to draw from.

The following pages show how we are addressing equality and diversity and share the work we have already undertaken. If you have any queries, comments or feedback please contact our Equality and Diversity Team on 0113 3057447 or email equalities@nhsleeds.nhs.uk