Championing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

An exciting career opportunity for Year 13 students from low-income families.

The I&D Ambassadors come together nationally and regionally to develop EDI action-plans and implement ‘positive action’ initiatives for their local organisations. The South West runs its ‘Championing ED&I’ working group through the Inclusion and Diversity Ambassadors.

In the UK, Black History Month happens every October. It gives everyone the opportunity to share, celebrate and understand the impact of black heritage and culture. Join the South West Finance Academy in championing this in NHS finance.

Join the South West Finance Academy in learning about the festival of light, Diwali, and how we can support and celebrate with our NHS finance colleagues during this time.

The NHS finance function census was taken in Autumn 2024. This report summarises the South West’s diversity metrics and compares it to the national picture. Read it here.

This document has been produced by the South West Finance Academy with a view to assist our finance departments with producing and reviewing job adverts to ensure they are inclusive and accessible to potential candidates.

Join the South West Finance Academy in fostering awareness and understanding of Ramadan through knowledge, reflection, and inclusivity.

This resource aims to support those advertising and recruiting NHS Digital, Finance and Procurement positions. It has been developed to ensure inclusive practice is followed to attract diverse talent across communities, age groups, ethnicities, genders, and backgrounds.

Libby Walters is currently the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) at Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust.

Removing obstacles for Band 7-8B finance professionals, ensuring everyone can achieve their potential, regardless of background.

The NHS Finance Sponsorship Programme provides career support to high potential finance staff who are from the groups under-represented at more senior levels within NHS Finance.

ONF and the NHS SDN and the HFMA have collaborated to produce the latest report analysing the national finance function. This is the overall SDN regional position compared to the national picture.

The South West Finance Academy commissioned the HFMA to explore finance staff recruitment and retention processes across the region, with a specific focus on equality, diversity and inclusion (ED&I).

The South West Finance Academy has launched its Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy. The vision is to provide educational resources and improve inclusive cultures in the finance function in the South West.

Liverpool Women’s Hospital has produced this calendar, which provides a selection of key dates, awareness raising days and some events which reflect the diverse local population of our colleagues and service users.