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.

Blog: #RaceEquityMonth – Addressing differences in maternal health outcomes

16 Nov 2023 in Anti-Racism, Blogs, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

A guest blog from Susan Iwenjiora, midwifery student at the University of Hertfordshire and one of the #150Leaders.  Black women are four times more likely to die in pregnancy, and Asian women are twice as likely to d... Read More »

CoDHCast: #RaceEquityMonth | Diverse academic leadership

14 Nov 2023 in Anti-Racism, Anti-Racism in Academia, CoDHcast, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, News & blogs

This CoDHcast looks at the importance of diversity in academic leadership, highlighting the importance of visibility and providing suggestions for promoting diversity in leadership. Speakers also draw on their experie... Read More »

Blog: #RaceEquityMonth – Improving students’ experiences on placement

7 Nov 2023 in Anti-Racism, Blogs, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

A guest blog from Alicia Browne, podiatry student at the University of Southampton and one of the #150Leaders.  Working within a healthcare environment as a student for the first time can be extremely daunting: integr... Read More »

CoDHCast: #RaceEquityMonth | Cost of Living: considering racial inequalities

3 Nov 2023 in Anti-Racism, Anti-Racism in Academia, CoDHcast, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, News & blogs

The Council has anecdotal evidence from its members that the cost of living is disproportionately impacting students from minoritised backgrounds. With health and social care students already facing unique financial c... Read More »

Council of Deans of Health’s commitment to race equity

1 Nov 2023 in Anti-Racism, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, News & blogs

A statement from Ed Hughes, CEO, Council of Deans of Health and Professor Alison Machin, Chair, Council of Deans of Health. Today marks the start of Race Equity Month 2023 and, as the new Chief Executive and Chair of ... Read More »