SaTH earns Disability Confident Leader status
SaTH was commended for integrating inclusivity and accessibility into its recruitment practices, offering adjustments and support to staff.
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) has been recognised as a Disability Confident Leader, part of a Government scheme promoting inclusive workplaces for disabled individuals.
SaTH, which operates Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital, provides acute care for nearly 500,000 people in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and mid Wales.
It employs 8,272 local people, 420 (5.1%) of whom have declared a disability.
The trust was recognised for fostering an inclusive environment for staff and patients, supporting individuals with disabilities, mental health conditions, and long-term health issues.
SaTH was commended for integrating inclusivity and accessibility into its recruitment practices, offering adjustments and support to staff, and implementing a Health and Wellbeing Passport to help staff communicate needs with managers.
The trust partnered with disability charities like DFN Project Search for work experience opportunities for young people with disabilities.
The trust is also a part of disability organisations, including the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Lanyards Scheme, to provide support for staff at work.
Jo Williams, chief executive at SaTH, said: “Being recognised as a Disability Confident Leader is testament to the work we are doing to drive progressive, inclusive change and to support our staff at work.
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