Our commitments to creating a more inclusive workforce and guidance on challenging discrimination
Diversity is one of the greatest strengths of our profession.
We're committed to making equity and inclusion an everyday reality for all our members. This means disrupting patterns of inequality and discrimination wherever we find them.
Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy
Our strategy lays out the actions we're committed to taking over 5 years to encourage greater inclusion, representation of diversity, and equitable support for our members across the UK.
Our first annual EDI Strategy report lays out the progress we've made so far, including the establishment of our EDI Programme Board, the re-establishment of our EDI Committee and our first annual EDI Conference.
In 2021, we commissioned two independent reviews into the culture and governance of our College. Their aim was to spot and address cultural and organisational issues holding us back from being the truly representative and trusted organisation our members and staff deserve. We're committed to meeting all equity, diversity and inclusion recommendations raised through these reviews. Read about our progress so far.
Equity, diversity and inclusion: Getting the conversation started
Speaking up about equity, diversity and inclusion might seem daunting at first. Maybe you’re worried you don’t know all the correct terminology, or you’re not sure where to begin. We’ve put together a collection of resources to help get you started.
What to do if you're being discriminated against at work
It’s unlawful to discriminate against someone because of a protected characteristic, such as age, race or sex. We have a range of resources which can help you if you feel you are being discriminated against at work.
Read our guidance on protected characteristics, types of discrimination and what you should do if you feel you are being discriminated against at work.
October is Black History Month — an opportunity to celebrate the continuing contribution that Black nurses, health care support workers and students have made to the art and science of nursing.
#PrideInNursing is all about celebrating EDI in nursing and our commitment to support LGBTQ+ members and our wider membership to support their LGBTQ+ colleagues.
This month aims to celebrate disabled people's achievements and spotlight key disability rights issues. Our book display and list of online resources goes into many topics - from delivering accessible healthcare, to disabled nurses' experiences, to this year’s national theme, 'Disability, Life and Death'.
Alarming data from the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) shows calls for help from nurses facing racism in the workplace have more than doubled in the past three years.
