Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) portfolio communicates the benefits of healthcare higher education and shares inclusive best practice in learning, recruitment and retention policy.

The Council’s EDI portfolio focuses on:

• Seeking the best funding outcomes for student support and learning in practice
• Delivering the Student Leadership Programme on a yearly basis
• Delivering the Fellowship Scheme on a bi-yearly basis
• Encouraging HEIs to grow their EDI agenda and develop more equitable practices

The Council’s EDI Strategic Policy Group provides strategic advice on the priorities and workstreams of the portfolio.

The Student Leadership Programme is also a critical component of this portfolio. 

For further information about this workstream, please contact Amelia Canning.

Closing Race Equity Month 2024: Thank You!

28 Nov 2024 in Anti-Racism, Blogs, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, News & blogs, Policy

Conclusion blog by Namita Srivastava, Policy Officer. Thank you video by Ed Hughes, CEO, Council of Deans of Health. The fight for racial justice and equality remains as pertinent and enduring as ever. The Council of ... Read More »

Race Equity Month – Can the UK finally tackle health disparities in maternity care? (Long Read)

27 Nov 2024 in Blogs, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, News & blogs, Policy, UK network of Professors in midwifery and maternal and newborn health

A long read by Professor Hora Soltani from Sheffield Hallam University, on behalf of the UK Network of Professors in Midwifery and Maternal and Newborn Health Mothers and babies from Black and Asian minority ethnic gr... Read More »

Podcast | Race Equity Month 2024: Simulated Practice Learning & Anti-Racism

26 Nov 2024 in Anti-Racism, CoDHcast, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, News & blogs

In this podcast, Prof Andrea Cameron speaks to Dr Pamina Mitter, Dr Chris Kowalski and Robyn Stiger about their innovative project to develop an interprofessional simulation course for medical and nursing students wit... Read More »

Race Equity Month: #Inclusive Training within Practice

25 Nov 2024 in Anti-Racism, Blogs, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, News & blogs, Policy

A guest blog by Noor Nixon, UWE Bristol Training resources to addressing the root cause of racism and discrimination in healthcare and education As part of the Integrated Care Academy (ICA @ UWE Bristol) – the partner... Read More »

Race Equity Month – A Call for Allyship and Anti-Racist Practice: A Student’s Perspective

20 Nov 2024 in Anti-Racism, Blogs, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, News & blogs, Policy

A guest blog from Emma Healey, a midwifery student at the University of Leicester and one of the #150Leaders. As a white student, it can be easy to forget the privilege that this affords. Many of us will be striving t... Read More »