Equality Analysis

Equality analysis (formerly equality impact assessments) allows us to think about people's different needs and how these can be met when we:

Act as an employer
Develop, evaluate and review policy
Design deliver and evaluate services
Commission and procure from others

We will follow the Department of Health guidance in preparing analyses. Equality analysis helps us to make sure everyone involved in our services has a positive experience, helping to challenge discrimination, promote equal treatment and make sure services are easy to access for everybody.

Update for visitors

Visiting restrictions are in place at our hospitals to stop the spread of norovirus. These restrictions will be in place until further notice.

The following wards are closed to visitors:

York Hospital: Ward 29 and Ward 37.

There are four exceptions only to the restrictions. These are:

For patients who are receiving end of life care

Paediatric patients (babies and children)

Maternity care

The family carers of those with dementia

We understand these restrictions can be difficult when a loved one is unwell. The restrictions will be reviewed daily and lifted as soon as it is safe. Thank you for your understanding as we try to reduce the spread of norovirus in our hospitals.