Equity, diversity and inclusion
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.
First year highlights and impact report
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.
Meet our EDI Committee Chair
Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee supports the development and delivery of our EDI strategy.
Meet Dr Arun Verma, Committee Chair, in his introduction video and learn more about this important work.
How we're setting standards for equity, diversity and inclusion
Meeting the recommendations of two independent reviews
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.
Gender and nursing as a profession
Closing the gender pay gap
Equity, diversity and inclusion: Getting the conversation started
EDI events
How inclusion can improve care
When individuals or groups are excluded from society, there is often a direct impact on their health. At the same time, certain illnesses or disabilities can also lead to people being excluded. Our inclusion health care guidance can be used to make services more inclusive and help break down the barriers people face when accessing care.
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.
Discrimination advice guide
Discrimination: equal pay advice guide
Discrimination: disability advice guide
Celebrating equity, diversity and inclusion
Black History Month
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.
Pride in 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.
Supporting you at work
Immigration advice
Peer support services
Disability coaching
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13 May 2025
RCN EDI impact report: ‘It’s the golden thread that runs through everything we do’
After launching the RCN equity, diversity and inclusion strategy a year ago, we’ve reflected on what we’ve achieved so far and what’s yet to come
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12 Dec 2024
RCN launches toolkit to help members talk about inclusion
Inequalities can be created when people don’t act. This resource aims to empower and encourage people to take action.
