The new NHS Lincolnshire ICB Equality Forum is set up to support the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Equality Inclusion and Human Rights (EIHR) work within the ICB.
- Acts as an internal staff communication and consultation network to support and drive the EIHR agenda
- Supports the development and implementation of actions to deliver the objectives of the ICB EIHR strategy and action plan
- Reviews, monitors and reports on the outcomes of EIHR actions in line with the strategy, and action plan and EDS outcomes
- Supports and monitors HR related work around WRES, WDES, and GPG reporting and setting actions
- Encourages the mainstreaming of EIHR initiatives into different service areas and activities of the ICB
- Provides guidance around engagement related EIHR work
- Enables cascading and communication of information to ICB teams, their providers, stakeholders and diverse communities.
- Senior managers/staff representation
- Staff responsible for EIHR, Comms and Engagement and Human Resources
- Provider organisation representatives including ULHT, LPFT and LCHS
Frequency of meetings and duration
The meetings will take place on a bi-monthly basis, with the option to have additional meetings to discuss and agree urgent priorities as they may arise.