Harley Medical Services Ltd

Equality and Diversity Policy

Policy Statement

Harley Medical is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of equality and diversity in employment in which staff are treated equitably, and where they can realise their potential whatever their age, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, creed, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, parental status, religion, belief or non-belief, social or economic class, employment status, or any other criteria that cannot be shown to be properly justifiable.

Equality of opportunity and inclusivity is fundamental to the vision and values of Harley Medical. The principles of equality and diversity are at the heart of Harley Medical life and are supported by appropriate policies, procedures and good practice.

Aims

The overall aim of the policy is to ensure that throughout their employment all employees of Harley Medical are treated fairly and with dignity and respect. This policy operates in accordance with the Recruitment Policy with respect to job applicants.

Harley Medical will ensure that its policies, procedures and practices comply with current legislation.

Responsibility

All members of staff are responsible for supporting the aims and spirit of the policy.

Age

Harley Medical celebrates and values the diversity of staff of all ages and aims to ensure that all members of staff are treated fairly and with dignity and respect.

Disability

Harley Medical celebrates and values the diversity of its staff and aims to ensure that all members of staff that are deemed to have a disability are treated fairly and with dignity and respect.

Gender reassignment

Harley Medical celebrates and values the diversity of its staff and aims to ensure that all transgender members of staff are treated fairly and with dignity and respect.

Marriage and Civil Partnership

Harley Medical aims to ensure that all members of staff are treated fairly and with dignity and respect whether they are married, in a civil partnership or single.

Pregnancy and Maternity

Harley Medical aims to provide an environment where members of staff are supported and treated fairly and with dignity and respect during pregnancy and maternity and while breastfeeding.

Race

In support of the work on race equality Harley Medical has a Race Equality Policy and Action Plan.

Religion and Belief and Non-Belief

Harley Medical celebrates and values the diversity brought by its individual members and aims to create an environment where staff members with a religious belief or none are treated fairly and with dignity and respect.

Sex (Gender)

In support of the work on gender equality the University has developed a Gender Equality Scheme.

Sexual Orientation

Harley Medical values the diversity of its staff and aims to ensure that all lesbian, gay and bisexual members of staff are treated fairly and with dignity and respect.

Harley Medical Services Ltd - Equality and Diversity Policy - Version 1.0.1 Approved by the board on 21.01.2022. © Harley Medical Services Ltd 2022