Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in NHS England YH

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Our aims are:

To eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and other conduct prohibited by the Act.
Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not.
Foster good relations between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not.

Protected Characteristics

Age

Disability

If you are a trainee who is currently out of training due to health reasons, the SuppoRTT programme can provide you with some support. Check out their webpages here.
Access to work is a government scheme that allows you to apply for funding to pay for support, equipment and other adjustments if you have a longstanding physical or mental health condition or disability, including neurodivergence.

Gender Reassignment

Pregnancy/Maternity

If you are a trainee who is currently pregnant or on parental leave, the SuppoRTT programme can provide you with some support. Check out their webpages here.

Race

Religion/Belief

Sex & Sexual Orientation

Marriage & Civil Partnership

Neurodiversity

Access to Work is a government scheme that allows you to apply for funding to pay for support, equipment and other adjustments if you have a longstanding physical or mental health condition or disability, including neurodivergence.
If you are neurodivergent and require reasonable adjustments, check out the webpage here for further information.

Videos

Our Dean, Jon Cooper talks about differential attainment and conscious decision making.

Jon Hossain entitled: A conversation with our Deputy Dean Jon Hossain on EDI.

Liberty-Breeze, a GP Postgraduate Doctor in Training (PGDiT) talks about her lived experience and how Postgraduate Doctors in Training (PGDiTs) and trainers can start a conversation about it

Other Resources

If you are an educator, you can access EDI training here.