New strategy will contribute to a more equitable health and care system
New strategy will contribute to a more equitable health and care system
NES has published its new Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy 2025-2029 today. The strategy is fundamental to our mission of being a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive learning organisation. It incorporates actions on anti-racism, set out in our Anti-racism Plan for 2025-2026 which will be published later this week.
The EDI strategy and plan set out how our work on equality, diversity and inclusion will contribute to a more equitable health and care system and to reducing population inequalities.
Professor Karen Reid, Chief Executive, NES said:
“Inequalities in society impact people’s chances for a better life. Protecting and upholding people’s rights will enable us to address inequalities and support our role as a high-performing organisation.
“NES is committed to progressing equality, contributing to reducing health inequalities and creating an inclusive workplace for our people and our learners.”
NES has developed a plan to support the strategy, which includes our longer-term Equality Outcomes as part of the Public Sector Equality Duty.
The plan covers 5 themes:
- Leadership and accountability
- Culture
- Equity of opportunity
- Addressing concerns
- Data
The strategy was developed with staff, including staff networks, the Board and our partners. We consulted on the proposed Equality Outcomes with partners, staff and the public via our website to find out if we had identified the most important issues for NES to contribute to progressing equality, diversity and inclusion. Progress will be reported bi-annually to our Board and to staff.
For more information, read the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2025-2029.
Contact: corpcomms@nes.scot.nhs.uk
April, 28 2025