FOI_7220

Internal Reference Number: FOI_7220

Date Request Received: 06/06/2023 00:00:00

Date Request Replied To: 21/06/2023 00:00:00

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Request Summary: Rainbow Badge Scheme

Request Category: Private Individuals


Question Number 1: I understand the Trust is a member of the NHS Rainbow Badge scheme. In relation to this: Please supply a copy of all hospital policies that have been submitted to the accrediting organisation for assessment and any that have been changed in relation to this assessment, including HR policies and any related to patient care.

Answer To Question 1: The Trust is not a member of the Rainbow Badge Scheme and at the moment has no plans to become a member.

Question Number 2: Please could you explain what benefits the hospital expects to gain from accreditation.

Answer To Question 2: The Trust is not a member of the Rainbow Badge Scheme and at the moment has no plans to become a member.

Question Number 3: Please disclose all costs related to achieving NHS Rainbow Badge status, such as all branded materials supplied and used including rainbow badges and lanyards issued to staff, flags, rainbow painting of road crossings, rainbow road signs at the road crossings and any other branded signage and costs related to any public or staff surveys for the purpose of the accreditation.

Answer To Question 3: The Trust is not a member of the Rainbow Badge Scheme and at the moment has no plans to become a member.

Question Number 4: Please supply the names of all external groups consulted by the Trust in relation to the accreditation process and at any stage before, during or after the process.

Answer To Question 4: The Trust is not a member of the Rainbow Badge Scheme and at the moment has no plans to become a member.

Question Number 5: Please supply copies of all equality impact assessments carried out by the Trust in relation to the accreditation process.

Answer To Question 5: The Trust is not a member of the Rainbow Badge Scheme and at the moment has no plans to become a member.

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Our staff at Salisbury District Hospital have long been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment they provide for our patients and for their innovation, commitment and professionalism. This has been recognised in a wide range of achievements and it is reflected in our award of NHS Foundation Trust status. This is afforded to hospitals that provide the highest standards of care.