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Religion or belief

 

NHS Employers is committed to supporting NHS organisations to develop staff and the wider organisation to value patients and staff, regardless of religious or philosophical beliefs.

This includes providing:

  • information to help NHS organisations to work with employees to resolve issues and help improve performance
  • links to other websites that contain research and statistics
  • links to publications relevant to employers in the NHS.

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Legislation and guidance
In December 2003, the Employment Equality (Religion or Belief) Regulations 2003 was introduced to protect against discrimination on the grounds of religion, religious belief or other philosophical belief in employment and vocational training.

Last reviewed 26 Jun 2007

Contacts

Paul Deemer
Tel 07789 653511
Email Paul.Deemer@nhsemployers.org|
 

External links

BBC: Religion Provides an A-Z of major religions and philosophical beliefs, plus links to other sites for online religious communities.|

Interfaith Calendar: Primary sacred times for world religions A full list of religious festival dates.|

ACAS Information and advice on wide range of issues including publications on employing older workers, ageism and flexible working.|

Employment Equality (Religion or Belief) Regulations 2003, HMSO Background on the Regulations|

Ambulance Service Association (ASA) an overview of legislation in relation to religion and belief|

 
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