About this action

Unconscious bias and stigma impact on healthcare quality and access, particularly for patients from marginalised groups. Training that helps staff recognise their own biases and understand how stigma impacts health is essential for creating truly inclusive services. Approaches to implementation: - Deliver interactive training that encourages honest self-reflection about biases - Use real scenarios and patient stories to illustrate stigma's impact on health - Address specific stigmas prevalent in healthcare (mental health, substance use, sex work, obesity) - Create safe spaces for staff to discuss and challenge their assumptions - Develop practical strategies for interrupting bias in daily practice - Link training to broader equality and inclusion goals Key benefits: Reduces discriminatory practices and improves care quality for stigmatised groups, creating a practice environment where all patients receive respectful, equitable healthcare.