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Department of Health and Social Care: Equality

Asked by Rupert LoweRestore BritainDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 28 October 2024UIN 9844

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what data his Department holds on (a) the number of equality, diversity and inclusion champions and (b) the salary bands of those staff in each NHS trust.

Answered by Karin Smyth

The Department does not hold this information centrally. The National Health Service is one of the most diverse organisations in this country and we hugely value the contribution that all staff make to delivering care and supporting patients. We are committed to creating a more inclusive and compassionate culture across the NHS and support the equality, diversity, and inclusion commitments that are in place.

It is the responsibility of NHS organisations to determine the number of equality, diversity, and inclusion roles based on need.

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