Inequalities still persist throughout the healthcare system - dismantling them will require sustained, system-wide collaboration. Whilst we acknowledge the amount of work still required, the steps we have taken in our work on Fair Training Cultures and Fairer Employer Referrals have been recognised in the Professional Standards Authority’s latest report, ‘Lessons from meeting our EDI standards for regulators – good practice guidance’, published earlier today. Originally launched to meet our targets to eliminate disproportionate referrals by 2026 and unfairness in medical education and training by 2031, it's encouraging to see that the gap in referral rates between ethnic groups — and between UK and non-UK graduates — continues to narrow, as does the attainment gap for international medical graduates. We'll keep working in partnership across the sector to embed real, lasting change. Read the PSA's full report below ⤵️
📢New publication📢 Today we published 'Lessons from meeting our EDI Standard for regulators – good practice guidance'. Health and care inequalities continue to affect both the public and professionals. These disparities undermine public confidence, compromise fairness, and risk perpetuating structural disadvantages. By publishing this guide, we hope to highlight how regulators are working to embed EDI across their regulatory functions. The report is based on examples of good practice found during our 2023/24 performance reviews, but as Amanda Partington-Todd, our Interim Director of Regulation and Accreditation, said: “Although we have already seen encouraging signs of progress, real change will require long-term commitment and sustained effort.” 🔗 Read the full guide here: https://lnkd.in/eA7Xeyvx