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Last Wednesday, 16 April, the UK Supreme Court ruled on the definition of a woman under equality legislation. We know that this is a sensitive issue, with differing views, so wanted to assure you that there are no immediate changes planned to our policies in response and, like other NHS Trusts, we are now waiting for the national Equality and Human Rights Commission to provide further guidance on how any gender-related policies and practices may be impacted.

We recognise the impact this ruling may have on our patients, carers and staff and will work closely with them, and with our Staff Equality Networks, to ensure the rights of all our patients and staff continue to be promoted, respected and upheld and that we all continue to live all our NLFT Values.

As a Trust, we are clear that there is no place for any form of discrimination and we will continue to be proudly diverse. It makes us a stronger, more compassionate and responsive organisation. We remain focused on providing person-centred care and creating safe and welcoming environments for all our patients and carers and creating great places to work for all our staff.