Disability Inclusion: Physical or mental impairment

At Nimbuscare,we value and support individuals with disabilities. We recognise the diverse needs within the disabled community and are committed to removing barriers that hinder equal particpation and access.

Our approach to disability inclusion is centred on:

• Accessible services: Ensuring that all our healthcare services are fully accessible to individuals with physical, sensory, cognitive, and other disabilities  and offering reasonable adjustments to meet individual needs.  
• Empowering patients: Actively listening to and collaboaring with patients with disabilities to provide person-centred care that respects their needs and dignity and independence.
• Inclusive workplace: Fostering a workplace culture that values employees with disabilities and provides equal opportunities for recruitment, career progression, and professional development.
• Reasonable adjustments: Offering support to our team members by exploring and implementing reasonable adjustments in the workplace to enable everyone to thrive and contribute fully.
• Challenging stigma: Proactively addressing stigma, discrimination, and unconscious bias related to disability within our organisation.

Race Inclusion: Includes race, colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origins

We are committed to fostering an environment where individuals of all racial and ethnic backgrounds feel respected, valued, and represented.

Our dedication to racial equality includes:

• Diverse representation: Striving for representation of all racial and ethnic groups at every level of our organisation, ensuring our workforce reflects the communities we serve.
• Culturally sensitive care: Providing care that respects and meets the cultural needs of individuals from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.
• Challenging racism: Adopting  a zero-tolerance approach to racism, discrimination, and racial bias in all  forms, whether directed at patients, staff or the wider community.
• Inclusive recruitment: Promoting equitable recruitment, retention, and development opportunities and removing barriers that may disadvantage individuals based on race or ethnicity.

Religion or belief Inclusion: Includes religion, religious belief, and philosophical belief, or lack of belief

We recognise that religion and beliefs are integral to many people's identities, and we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcome, heard, and supported.

Our commitment to inclusivity for religion or belief includes:

• Respect for all: Ensuring individuals of all religions or beliefs, are treated with dignity and respect.
• Inclusive services: Providing healthcare that is sensitive to the religious and cultural needs of our patients.
• Accommodating our workforce: Supporting employees by accommodating religious practices.
• Challenging discrimination: Actively discouraging prejudice, stereotyping, and discrimination based on religion, faith, or belief, both in the workplace and in our care services.
• Open dialogue: Encouraging open, respectful conversations about religion or belief to foster mutual understanding and collaboration.

Sexual Orientation Inclusion: Whether a person’s sexual orientation is heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, asexual, or another sexual orientation

We are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels empowered to be themselves.

We celebrate the diversity of sexual orientations  and are dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all.

Our approach to sexual orientation inclusion includes:

• Respect and dignity: Ensuring that everyone—whether they identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, heterosexual, asexual, or another sexual orientation—is treated with dignity and respect.
• Supportive environment: Cultivating a workplace culture where all employees can be  themselves without fear of discrimination, harassment, or prejudice.
• Equitable services: Providing healthcare that is sensitive to the needs and experiences of individuals of all sexual orientations, free from judgement or assumptions.
• Challenging homophobia and biphobia: Actively discourage discrimination, stereotypes, and bias based on sexual orientation.
• Confidentiality and privacy: Ensuring the privacy of patients and staff is respected, with their sexual orientation handled sensitively and confidentially in line with best practices.

Gender Reassignment Inclusion: Where a person is proposing to undergo, is undergoing, or has undergone a process (or part of a process) for the purpose of reassigning their sex.

We are committed to cultivating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and contribute meaningfully to delivering and accessing exceptional care. We respect and value each person’s gender identity and expression, while recognising the protections provided under the Equality Act 2010 for individuals who are proposing to undergo, are undergoing, or have undergone gender reassignment.

Our commitment includes:

• Respect for all: Cultivating a culture that recognises and respects all individuals, including those who are undergoing gender reassignment or identify as transgender, non-binary, or gender-diverse.
• Equality of opportunities:  Ensuring fairness in recruitment, pay, and career progression, and eliminating any disparities or barriers related to gender reassignment or gender identity.
• Inclusive services: Delivering equitable, person-centred healthcare that addresses the needs of all individuals, including tailored support for gender-specific and transition-related care.
• Challenging discrimination: Actively discouraging stereotypes, and any form of discrimination or bias based on gender expression or gender identity.
• Supportive policies:Establishing arrangements that promote flexibility, provide robust parental leave, and offer appropriate support for employees who are transitioning or exploring their gender identity.

• Safe use of services and facilities: Providing safe, inclusive access to all services and facilities, including single-occupancy toilets, and supporting individuals to use the facilities where they feel most secure.

Sex Inclusion: Being male or female

At Nimbuscare, we are committed to promoting equality, fairness, and respect for all individuals, whether they are employees, patients, or members of our wider community. We recognise that both men and women play vital roles in our workforce and our communities, and we are dedicated to treating all individuals with dignity, fairness, and respect.

Our approach to sex inclusion includes:

• Equality of opportunity and access: Providing equal opportunities for all male and female employees in all areas of employment, and ensure equal access to care, treatment, and support for all male and female patients.
• Fairness, pay, and recognition: Ensure fair pay, recognition, and progression for all employees, and deliver care and treatment that is equitable and consistent for every patient, regardless of sex.
• Respect, dignity, and safety: Commit to maintaining a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment where every employee and patient, male or female is treated with dignity and without discrimination or bias.
• Support, flexibility, and wellbeing: Promoting flexible working, family-friendly policies, and wellbeing support for all staff, while ensuring patients receive compassionate, person-centred care that respects their individual needs.
• Listening, learning, and improvement: Actively listen to feedback from both employees and patients, and take action to address any inequality, ensuring continual improvement in inclusion and care quality.

Pregnancy and Maternity Inclusion: Pregnancy and maternity leave

At Nimbuscare, we are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for individuals during pregnancy, maternity, and the transition into parenthood.  We recognise the unique needs and experiences of pregnant individuals and new parents, and we strive to ensure they feel respected, valued, and supported.

Our approach to pregnancy and maternity inclusion includes:

• Fair treatment: Ensuring that no one is disadvantaged or discriminated against because of pregnancy, maternity, or parental responsibilities, whether in the workplace or in accessing our services.
• Supportive policies: Offering maternity leave, parental leave, and flexible working arrangements to support all employees.
• Health and wellbeing: Creating a safe and supportive environment for pregnant individuals, making necessary adjustments to protect their health and wellbeing.
• Compassionate care: Delivering healthcare services that are sensitive to the needs of pregnant individuals and new parents, ensuring they feel supported throughout their journey.

Marriage or civil partnership Inclusion: Being married or in a civil partnership

At Nimbuscare, we are committed to fostering a culture of equality, respect, and inclusion for all individuals, regardless of their marital or partnership status.

Our commitment to inclusion for marriage or civil partnership includes:

• Supportive policies: Offering benefits and support to all employees, whether married, in a civil partnership, or single, including family leave policies and flexible working arrangements.
• Respect for relationships: Recognising and respecting all relationships and ensuring that both patients and employees feel acknowledged and supported.
• Challenging discrimination: Actively discouraging any form of bias or discrimination related to marriage or civil partnership, whether in recruitment, career progression, or service delivery.