Tackling Inequalities Leadership Programme
Practical support for directors and senior responsible officers delivering strategic workforce and health equity programmes and interventions.
Without tackling inequality, the NHS cannot transform. Real progress depends on every health and care organisation treating inequality as a core function, one that is properly resourced and backed by strong, sustained leadership.
This programme offers leaders the opportunity to develop key strategic skills to tackle inequality in both the workforce and the design and delivery of services.
Delivered as a mix of six virtual and face-to-face modules in a small-group learning format, we work with leaders to equip them with tools, ideas and actionable insights, and connecting them with a community of their peers.
Programme benefits
The programme rests on three key pillars, aligned with The NHS Alliance's three-part leadership support pledge:
- Represent: Participants will be supported to build a national profile for the tackling inequalities agenda, coordinating an approach to influencing decision-makers based on first-hand knowledge of EDI/health inequalities in practice.
- Support: Individuals will be supported to develop their leadership capability and their expertise within the field of tackling inequality, and to showcase the high standard of existing practice in this area.
- Connect: Participants will be encouraged to work collaboratively with peers, both within and across systems, forming place-based partnerships as well as national alliances to share innovation and best practice and make change happen.
Co-designed with members and built on a foundation of experience in delivering EDI programmes, this programme offers a clear value-add for the healthcare workforce and with a view to improving access, experience and outcomes for those served by the NHS.
This programme enables me to cement the role of EDI as part of my trust’s general business strategy, leveraging it to improve the organisation’s operational performance and service delivery.
Director of Inclusion, Nottingham University Hospitals
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Who is this programme for?
This programme is designed for senior leaders within health and care organisations who are committed to driving organisational success through the strategic reduction of inequalities in both workforce experience and service design.
It is particularly suited to directors and board-level leaders with strategic responsibility for EDI, health inequalities, or both. This may include roles such as:
- Director of EDI
- Medical Director
- Director of Nursing
- Chief People Officers
- Other senior leaders with responsibility for advancing equity and reducing inequalities across their organisation
Participants should be in a position to influence organisational strategy, lead system-wide change and champion inclusive approaches that improve outcomes for both staff and the communities they serve.
Cost
This programme is open to Members and Non-Members of The NHS Alliance.
The cost of this programme is on an organisational basis and secures three places at each face-to-face module.
- NHS Alliance members: £3,750 + VAT
- Non-members and partners: £5,250+ VAT
You will need to provide a purchase order number one your place has been confirmed. Card payments are also accepted.
Follow the ‘Register now’ link at the top of this page to book your place.
If you are unsure about your membership status, please contact EDIImprovement@theNHSalliance.org.
Programme dates
- Module one: Tuesday 15 October 2026, London
- Module two: Tuesday 8 December 2026 (virtual)
- Module three: Thursday 4 February 2027 (virtual)
- Module four: Tuesday 13 April 2027, London
- Module five: Tuesday 11 May 2027 (virtual)
- Module six: Tuesday 6 July 2027, London
Contact us
If you have any queries or would like to get in touch, please contact EDIImprovement@thenhsalliance.org.
The programme has been a transformative experience. It offered not only strategic insight and practical tools, but also the opportunity to build a powerful network of like-minded leaders.... I feel better equipped and more confident to lead meaningful, equity-focused change.
Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust