Freedom of Information Request – Ref: GHC-05102026-911343
Thank you for your recent Freedom of Information request. Please find our response below.
You asked:
1. Has the Trust adopted the Government’s non-statutory “anti-Muslim hostility” definition (published 9 March 2026, https://www.gov.uk/guidance/a-definition-of-anti-muslim-hostility)
Our response:
No.
You asked:
2. Please confirm whether the definition has been adopted
a) in whole
b) in part
c) not at all
d) whether you are currently considering adoption.
Our response:
Yes, currently considering adoption.
You asked:
3. Have you held any meetings to discuss the adoption of the “anti-Muslim hostility” definition? If so, please provide any recorded information on the content of these meetings, including agendas, minutes, or summaries.
Our response:
Yes, discussed within our colleague “Race and Cultural Awareness Network” meetings, which do not have formal agendas or minutes.
You asked:
4. Have you produced any materials that mention “anti-Muslim hostility” in relation to strategy, equality and diversity, values and behaviours, staff conduct, partnerships, research and development, or any adjacent activities. If so, please provide a copy.
Our response:
No.
Next steps:
Should you have any queries in relation to our response, please do not hesitate to contact us. If you are unhappy with the response you have received in relation to your request and wish to ask us to review our response, you should write to:
Louise Moss
Head of Legal Services / Associate Director of Corporate Governance
c/o Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Edward Jenner Court
1010 Pioneer Avenue
Gloucester Business Park
Brockworth, GL3 4AW
E-mail: louise.moss@ghc.nhs.uk
If you are not content with the outcome of any review, you may apply directly to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for further advice/guidance. Generally, the ICO will not consider your case unless you have exhausted your enquiries with the Trust which should include considering the use of the Trust’s formal complaints procedure. The ICO can be contacted at: The Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF.