Equality & Diversity

We’re fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as this is rooted in our values of respect, nurture and inspire.

We are proud to have developed our own EDI Strategy which is underpinned by three core values:

1. MHA will embrace the diversity of all our people: colleagues, volunteers, residents, service users, visitors and everyone associated with MHA to create a harmonious environment, accessible to all, reflective of the communities in which we work, where people are comfortable to be themselves and realise their full potential.
   
   
2. MHA will challenge inequality in all its forms and will promote dignity, respect and understanding within MHA and our wider community.
   
   
3. MHA will attract, select and retain a talented diverse range of talented people to work at MHA and will value the contribution made by everyone.

The EDI group - driving equality through the organisation

MHA has a dedicated EDI group that works to drive equality, diversity and inclusion throughout the organisation. The group is made up of colleagues, at all levels of the organisation, who are actively involved in supporting the progress of our EDI Strategy. Read the terms of reference for the EDI Group >

EDI networks - informing and shaping diversity and inclusion

We have also set up EDI network groups for all our people – colleagues, volunteers and residents - to represent the Protected Characteristics – age, gender, disability, LGBT+, BAME and religion.

The EDI network groups help to inform MHA on issues that affect these groups of people because of specific backgrounds. The networks also work to generate ideas to develop initiatives that promote diversity and inclusion.