Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) - What the GCC achieved in 2024
02.01.25
In 2021 the GCC launched our 15-point Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Action-Plan, and we are now pleased to share our annual report into our progress against the action plan.
The report highlights the progress we have made against the action points within the plan. We now consider that all the objectives of the 15-point EDI action plan have been met with the exception of Objective 10 which is no longer required as following consultation with the GCC’s landlord (HCPC) the reception at the GCC offices has been determined to meet accessibility requirements.
In particular the report highlights:
Objective 3: An EDI Best Practice Guidance document was developed for Education Providers which was delivered in January 2024. This includes best practice examples and recommendations, which can be used to support providers to meet the Education Standards. Available guidance and best practice from other healthcare regulators has been signposted.
Objective 12: The Continued Professional Development directed reflection activity for the CPD year 2023/24 was on EDI, and this was completed in August 2024. The reflections are now being analysed and a report will be produced for the Education Committee. To support registrants in their reflections, monthly real-life scenarios were prepared to assist registrants reflect on EDI and how it could affect their clinical practice.
In September 2024 we were proud that our progress was acknowledged in our Professional Standards Authority (PSA) performance review, which highlighted many of our achievements concerning EDI.