Equality and diversity 

Equality and diversity are at the heart of the NHS strategy. Investing in a diverse NHS workforce enables us to deliver a better service and improve patient care in the NHS.

Equality is about creating a fairer society where everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Diversity is about recognising and valuing difference in its broadest sense.

Supporting you

NHS Employers' equality and diversity team represents the views of NHS organisations on equality and diversity issues and national forums. The team also offers a broad range of advice, guidance and practical support for trusts.

• Legislation
  An overview of the current equality and diversity legislation and key actions for trusts, as well as  the broader equality guidance for the NHS.  
• Business case for diversity
  Outlining the clear business case for embedding equality and diversity, and its central role in the NHS.
• Practical support 
  Practical tools and support on key areas such single equality schemes,  equality impact assessments and diversity monitoring.
• Shared learning
  Case studies of what NHS organisations are doing on equality and diversity, including our NHS Employers Equality and Diversity Partner trusts.