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Tribunal Upholds Race Discrimination Claims by Hospital Cleaners

1/23/2026

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The Employment Appeal Tribunal upheld indirect race discrimination claims by Black cleaners at Great Ormond Street Hospital after in-house contracts began in 2021.
The cleaners, represented by United Voices of the World, say they did not receive NHS pay rates immediately, unlike white peers.
Great Ormond Street Hospital says it is reviewing the decision and values cleaning staff.
Financial remedies will be discussed if there is no further appeal.

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The Employment Appeal Tribunal upheld indirect race discrimination claims by Black cleaners at Great Ormond Street Hospital after in-house contracts began in 2021.
The cleaners, represented by United Voices of the World, say they did not receive NHS pay rates immediately, unlike white peers.
Great Ormond Street Hospital says it is reviewing the decision and values cleaning staff.
Financial remedies will be discussed if there is no further appeal.