Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Work
A shared foundation for all our development opportunities
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Nottinghamshire Alliance Training Hub (NATH), Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is central to everything we do. We believe that an inclusive workforce is essential to delivering high-quality, person‑centred care and to sustaining Primary and Community Care across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
Our EDI work focuses on ensuring fair access to education, training, placements and workforce development, while supporting staff to develop the skills and confidence needed to meet the diverse needs of local communities.
Why it matters: Inclusive learning environments support workforce wellbeing, improve retention, and help ensure Primary and Community Care reflects and serves its population effectively.
We value collaboration and feedback. Contact us if you would like to:
Suggest a training topic or area of focus
Get involved in EDI related activity
Share feedback or ideas to help remove barriers
Our approach is proportionate, evidence informed and focused on real‑world impact
What we mean by EDI
For NATH, EDI means taking practical action to remove barriers and create fair opportunities. It includes:
Designing education that is accessible, inclusive and relevant
Supporting diverse career pathways and progression
Recognising that people’s experiences may differ depending on background, role or circumstance
Embedding fairness, transparency and respect into everyday delivery
Our key commitments
We are committed to:
Embedding EDI across all NATH education, training and workforce programmes
Delivering learning that supports reduction of health inequalities
Expanding inclusive placement and learning environments
Supporting educators and supervisors, particularly in under‑represented roles
Demonstrating the impact of our EDI work through evaluation and reporting
What you can expect from us
When you engage with NATH, you can expect:
Accessible and inclusive learning opportunities
Clear information about adjustments and support
Respectful, supportive learning environments
Opportunities to share feedback and influence future delivery
Embed EDI within your organisation
Our equality impact analysis work has culminated in a free resource, accessible to all in Primary Care. This is designed to equip Practice Managers and Primary Care Network (PCN) Managers with the knowledge they need to understand protected characteristics and why EDI is important in relation to staff retention, patient satisfaction and Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Connect and get involved
Looking to connect with others and share learning?
We encourage colleagues to engage with local and national networks that support equity, diversity and inclusion across health and care. Networks can provide peer support, learning opportunities and a voice for under-represented groups.
Examples may include:
LGBTQ+ networks
Race equality networks
Disability and neurodiversity networks
Women's networks
Carers' networks
Faith and belief networks
Further EDI resources
National NHS resources
Supporting inclusive workplaces and reducing inequalities across healthcare.
Health inequalities
Resources to help understand and address inequalities in access, experience and outcomes.
Inclusive employment and recruitment
Practical resources to support inclusive recruitment, workplace adjustments and workforce inclusion.
Neurodiversity and disability inclusion
Supporting a diverse workforce and creating inclusive learning environments.
Race equality and cultural inclusion
Tools and resources to improve cultural awareness and address inequity.
LGBTQ+ inclusion
Building safe, welcoming environments for colleagues and patients.
Wellbeing and belonging
Creating workplaces where everyone can thrive.
Creating an inclusive culture is an ongoing journey. By listening, learning and taking practical action to remove barriers, we can help ensure Primary and Community Care is a place where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive. We welcome feedback, examples of good practice and suggestions for additional resources.
Learn from how we have embedded EDI at NATH
We believe EDI works best when it’s built into everyday practice. We want to share practical actions we’ve embedded across our work to remove barriers, widen participation and support an inclusive Primary and Community Care workforce. Many of these are quick and easy to replicate.
Inclusive events
Accessible learning and information
Fair and thoughtful use of data
Inclusive training and development
Everyday culture, wellbeing and representation
Accessible digital communications
We've incorporated EDI into our core values
Inclusive
We celebrate and actively engage, support and develop all Notts Primary Care individualisms.
We challenge anyone when we feel there’s exclusion or barriers to remove. We recognise, listen to and learn about people’s differences and needs with respectful curiosity and keep adjusting our processes for easy access and equity.
Behaviours
We’re curious and unafraid to ask about different cultures, beliefs, histories, interests and access needs to provide equity of access.
We enable everyone to join in and share ideas using interactive methods, giving them a respected voice at the table.
We’re active bystanders, safely challenging discrimination using the 4Ds: direct, distract, delegate, or delay.
We’re open to feedback and tough conversations when our actions feel unwelcoming. We form allyships and co-produce new solutions.
We’re mindful of language, jokes, and behaviours that may exclude or offend. We keep messages clear, respectful, and easy to understand.
We value and seek input from those with lived experience of access barriers, sharing their feedback and solutions in Project Highlight Reports.
We review barriers to our services across protected characteristics, taking action through our Equality Impact Assessment.
We know not everyone has access to IT, systems, or the skills to use them, so we offer multiple ways to connect and be contacted.
We design online and in-person learning to suit different styles and access needs, and provide alternative formats when needed.
We aim to shift the culture around accessing education by giving time and space to learn, involving the workforce before big changes.