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The Trust is committed to giving an excellent service to patients and to being a model employer. We recognise that different people have differnt needs and these pages tell you about what we are doing to meet those needs.
If you have any comments on any of the things you see on these pages or if you have any questions please contact us by e-mailing EqualAccess.Admin@leedsth.nhs.uk
Services
Spoken Language Intepreting
We can provide spoken language interpreting for people whose first language is not English. We can provide an interpreter from our register of interpreters in many languages. If we are unable to provide a face-to-face interpreter we are able to offer interpreting over the telephone.
Please tell a member of staff if you or a member of your family will need this service for a hospital appointment.
Sign Language Interpreting
Sign language interpreting is available. Please tell us if you need this service and staff will book the interpreter.
Deafblind Communicator Guides
Deafblind communicator guides can also be provided. Please ask.
Neckloops
If you are hard of hearing and use a hearing aid, neckloops are available for staff to borrow so please ask.
Written Information
Please ask if you need written information in a different format. We can provide Braille, large print or record information on a tape.
If you would like written information in another language please tell a member of staff.
Menus
A multicultural menu is available on the wards to meet different cultural and religious needs. If this is not offered please ask.
A menu is available in Braille. If this is not offered please ask.
Chaplaincy
If you have religious needs whilst you are a patient with us you can contact the Chaplaincy service.
The chaplains provide:
• Time and space for patients/carers to talk – a listening ear in confidence
– especially during anxious and critical times. Someone to sit with you and
listen.
• Pastoral care and support - companionship during traumatic times.
• Prayer and sacramental support when needed.
• Advice about specific issues concerning the needs of any faith or to try to
make contact with and arrange for a minister of a particular religion of faith
group to come in should that be required.
The chaplains are available to everyone - people of any faith or of no faith
– and they meet people where they are, openly, without prejudice and in confidence,
to give time and a listening ear.
Each hospital has either a Chapel or Quiet Room available for prayer, reflection
or simply some peace and quiet. The larger hospital sites at LGI
and St James have both a Chapel and a number of Quiet Rooms.
The chaplaincy's web pages contain further information that can be accessed
through the trusts intranet or via www.leedsteachinghospitals.com/directory/
and follow the links for chaplaincy.
The Chaplaincy's contact details are:
0113 20 65935 (SJUH)
0113 39 22914 (LGI)
0113 20 65103 (Fax)
0113 20 64365 (Secretary)
email: Chaplaincy@leedsth.nhs.uk
Equality Schemes
We are planning to develop a single equality scheme which will include not only race, gender and disability but also age, religion/belief and sexual orientation. We wiil ensure that the work we shall develop in each of these areas will be clear and distinct.
If you are interested in helping us with this work or if you have any comments or questions please get in touch by e-mailing EqualAccess.Admin@leedsth.nhs.uk
Gender Equality Scheme
Gender
Equality Scheme 2007 - 2010 
Appendix A
- Gender Equality Scheme Action Plan
Gender
Equality Scheme Impact Assessment
Disability Equality Scheme
This is the Trust's Disability Equality Scheme which was approved by the Trust Board on the 30th November 2006.
Disability
Equality Scheme 2006 - 2009 
Race Equality Scheme
Race
Equality Scheme 3 
- updated May 2008
Appendix
A - Functions
and policies. This appendix is in the process of revision due to changes in
the Trust's structure
Appendix
B - Actions
already taken to support the Trust in meeting the General Duty.
Appendix
C - Action Plan.
Appendix
D - Information
on the population of Leeds
We are now reviewing our Race Equality Scheme and if you are interested in helping us to do this please contact us by e-mailing EqualAccess.Admin@leedsth.nhs.uk
Workforce Monitoring Statistics
2007
Sexual
orientation monitoring report
Equality and Diversity Policy and Strategic Plan
Equality
and Diversity Policy 2006
Equality
and Diversity Strategic Plan 2006
Equality Impact Asesssments
We would welcome comments on the equality impact assessments of these policies especially is you think they do not meet the needs of particular groups. Please e-mail: EqualAccess.Admin@leedsth.nhs.uk
IT Policies
| Title: | Format: |
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Use of Computing Facilities Policy - draft |
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Handbook for the Use of Computing Facilities - draft |
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Information Governance Policy - draft |
Nursing Policies
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Breastfeeding Policy |
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Bedrail Policy |
Human Resources Policies
| Title: | Format: |
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Grievance Policy (Collective) Impact Asessment |
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Grievance Policy (Individual) Impact Assessment |
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Grievance Policy (Individual and Collective) Impact Assessment |
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Pay Protection Policy - June 2006 Impact Assessment |
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| Preventing Bullying and Harassment Policy Impact Assessment |
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Redeployment Policy Impact Assessment |
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Retirement Policy - October 2006 Impact Asessment |
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Security of Employment Impact Assessment |
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Special Leave Policy - May 2007 Impact Assessment |
Quality Policies
| Title: | Format: |
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| Clinical Audit Strategy and Policy | Word
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| Clinical Effectiveness Strategy | Word
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| New Interventional Procedures Policy | Word
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Policy for the Development and Approval of Clinical Guidelines |
Word
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| Policy for Implementing NICE Guidance | |
| Quality Strategy | Word |
Medicine Management and Pharmacy Services Policies
| Title: | Format: |
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| Clinical Trials Medicines Policy | PDF
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| Medical Gases Policy | PDF
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| The Medicines Code Policy | PDF
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| The Non Medical Prescribing Policy | PDF
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The Concentrated Potassium Policy |
PDF
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| The Symptomatic Relief Policy | PDF
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| The Patient Group Direction Policy | PDF
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| The Yorkshire Cancer Network Adult Chemotherapy Extravasation Policy | PDF
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Research and Development Policies
| Title: | Format: |
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Audit of Health Research Policy Impact Asessment |
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Industry Funded Research Policy Impact Assessment |
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Intelectual Property Policy Impact Assessment |
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Research and Development Strategy Impact Assessment |
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Research Governance Policy Impact Assessment |
Equality and Diversity Presentation
Equality
and diversity presentation 
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Summary presentation on pilot, race (and disability) equality impact assessment.
Human Rights
Human Rights are based on the European Convention of Human Rights. The Human Rights Act came into effect in the UK in October 2000. The rights are listed below.
- Article 2: Right to life
- Article 3: Prohibition of torture
- Article 4: Prohibition of slavery and forced labour
- Article 5: Right to liberty and security
- Article 6: Right to a fair trial
- Article 7: No punishment without law
- Article 8: Right to respect for private and family life
- Article 9: Freedom of thought, conscience and religion
- Article 10: Freedom of expression
- Article 11: Freedom of assembly and association
- Article 12: Right to marry
- Article 13: This article is not included in the Human Rights Act
- Article 14: Prohibition of discrimination
The principles underlying human rights legislation are equality, respect, dignity, autonomy, privacy and fairness.
Below are links to useful sites that will provide information about Human Rights.
- Ministry of Justice
- British Institute of Human Rights
- Human rights: Human lives - a handbook which provides useful information for staff in the public sector about the Human Rights Act and the rights described within it. The explanations are clear, short and to the point.
- A Guide to the Human Rights Act 1998: Third Edition
Questions or queries about human rights can be directed to the Human Rights Division of the Ministry of Justice who are very happy to help. You can contact them on 020 7210 1437 or humanrights@justice.gsi.gov.uk
Useful Links
- Equality and Human Rights Commission - The Disability Rights Commission, the Equal Opportunities Commission and hte Commission for Racial Equality ceased to exist as separate organisations from the 1st October 2007 and have now merged into one organisation which is the Equality and Human Rights Commission.