The East of England Ambulance Service is the first NHS trust in Britain to sign up to a new Anti-Racism Charter backed by the union Unison.
This will mean aiming for a racially diverse workforce, recognising the impact of racism on staff wellbeing, and regularly reviewing its strategies to improve racial equality, diversity and inclusion so that the organisation reflects the communities it serves.
The charter also states that organisations should have a clear and visible anti-racism programme in place, and will also report back on any ethnicity pay gaps.
Tom Abell, Chief Executive of the East of England Ambulance Service, said: “I am delighted that EEAST is among the first NHS trusts to have signed this important Anti-Racism Charter. It underlines our commitment to eliminating discrimination in all forms at the Trust.
“Signing this charter is an important part of our inclusion work as we work to make EEAST a better place to work and receive care.”