2025 Shortlisted Nominee
Diverse Company of the Year Award
BHRUT is a leading NHS provider serving over 750,000 people across East London and Essex. With over 8,000 staff, BHRUT is nationally recognised for its pioneering approach to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). The Trust embeds inclusion across all areas, from inclusive recruitment and leadership development to award-winning staff networks and its co-designed ‘Listen and Change’ strategy. With a dedicated EDI team and senior-level commitment, BHRUT addresses workforce equity and health inequalities head-on. Inclusive practices are built into clinical care, staff development, and strategic planning, ensuring that all patients and staff feel seen, heard, and valued. As one of the most diverse NHS trusts in the country, BHRUT is shaping a fairer, more inclusive health system, proving that compassion, equity, and excellence go hand in hand, even in the face of immense healthcare pressures.