Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Policies and guidance

NHS Education for Scotland (NES) offers a wealth of information and policies relating to equality and diversity, identifying the equality outcomes they aim to deliver:

NES Equality Outcomes and Mainstreaming Report 2017 [PDF]

NES Equality Outcomes and Mainstreaming Progress Report and Priorities 2021-2025 [PDF]

NES Healthcare Science are guided by the following principles:

• We will examine challenges and barriers in training and education equality to eliminate discrimination, creating an environment where differences are valued.
• We will continue to promote a culture of inclusion, recognising and celebrating differences, acknowledging the benefits of a diverse training workforce.
• We will create a non-judgmental safe space, allowing open discussions around issues relating to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• We will promote equality, diversity and inclusion across all levels of the Healthcare Science community.

Inclusive education and training

Inclusive education is an approach which takes proactive steps to anticipate, identify and meet the needs of learners. It also involves providing appropriate learning support so that all learners are provided the opportunity to maximise their learning outcomes. An inclusive approach to education means each individual learner is valued and they are treated with dignity and respect.

The NES Inclusive Education and Learning Policy [PDF] sets out our commitment to making education and learning more inclusive.

Workforce information

Information about the diversity profile of our Healthcare Science workforce can be found in our latest NES Healthcare Science Annual Report 2022-2023 (see page 94 for “Summary of combined Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) responses”). You can also find further information in the following links to the National School of Healthcare Science (NSHCS), Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS):

Equality, diversity and inclusion - About (NSHCS)

Equality, diversity and inclusion (HCPC)

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (IBMS)