Publish date: 17 February 2023
Yesterday (Thursday 16 February), Stonewall, Europe's largest charity for lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer rights, launched its widely anticipated Top 100 Employers List 2023.
Although West London NHS Trust didn’t make the top 100, it made the top 200, and ranked 194th with a score of 38.5 out of 200 for its Workplace Equality Index submission.
Over the past year, West London NHS Trust has undertaken significant strides towards creating an inclusive working environment, including launching the NHS Rainbow Badge survey and brand-new Rainbow Badges.
Stonewall's Top 100 Employers List 2023 is the UK's leading ranking of employers from public, private and third sectors on how inclusive their workplaces are.
Creating inclusive environments makes the workplace safer and better for everyone - not just LGBTQ+ people.
Nancy Kelley, CEO of Stonewall (she/her) said: "It's been fantastic to see all of the work put in by West London NHS Trust over the past year to create a workplace where LGBTQ+ staff feel free to thrive as themselves.
"For many of us, the majority of our time is spent at work, so if we have to hide who we are it can take an enormous personal toll and hold us back from fulfilling our true potential. Creating environments where we can all feel comfortable makes our workplaces a safer, better and friendlier place for everyone and helps staff be proud of who they are.
"We're incredibly proud to see so many new entrants from a range of sectors on this year's list, who are committed to making LGBTQ+ people's lives better."
Nina Singh, Chief People Officer at West London NHS Trust, said: "We're delighted to receive the Bronze Award from Stonewall. It marks a significant milestone in our journey to become a more equal, diverse and inclusive organisation. This Award is a testimony to our LGBT Staff Network and EDI team who have worked hard to champion the LGBT+ voice in West London."