Widening participation
Widening participation and social mobility play a vital role in building a fair, inclusive and sustainable workforce. Widening participation focuses on opening up opportunities for people from all backgrounds to join and develop their careers in healthcare, while social mobility ensures that an individual's background does not determine how far they can progress.
By reducing barriers to entry and progression, NHS organisations can attract and retain a wider range of talent, strengthen workforce diversity and better reflect the communities they serve. This benefits individuals through greater opportunity and career success, supports communities through improved representation and contributes to a stronger workforce equipped to meet future challenges.
Resources to support widening participation
Join the Widening Participation Network
Join a national network of employers and workforce professionals working together to widen participation, improve social mobility and create fairer pathways into, through and beyond NHS careers. Share learning, discover what works and help drive lasting change across the workforce.
