About this action

Lasting change requires embedding equity focused values into the practice's DNA. Building health equity into recruitment, appraisal, and leadership development ensures committed people are recruited, supported, and promoted. Approaches to implementation: - Include your equity commitment in all job descriptions - Assess values and attitudes during recruitment - Build equity objectives into appraisals - Recognise and reward equity work - Develop equity-focused leadership programmes - Ensure diverse recruitment and promotion panels - Monitor workforce diversity at all levels - Create progression pathways for equity roles and champions Key benefits: Creates sustainable culture change by ensuring health equity remains central to practice identity regardless of individual staff changes.