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Events insights - Developing diverse talent and equitable pathways

26 March 2026

Insights from our webinar which took place on Thursday 12 March.

  • Race equality

Download event slides $Driving Inclusion 1.4 MB

Chair

  • Louise Barnet – strategic advisor, NHS Providers

Speakers

  • Susan Francis – workforce development lead, trauma informed care, Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
  • Shohail Shaikh – head of organisational development and talent management, London Ambulance Service NHS Trust
  • Ali Aslam – deputy director equality, diversity and inclusion, workforce training and education, NHS England

This webinar explored

  • The gap between increasing workforce diversity and representation at senior levels across the NHS.
  • Practical approaches to developing diverse talent and supporting progression into leadership roles.
  • The role of senior leaders as allies and sponsors in creating inclusive pathways.
  • Case studies from NHS organisations driving meaningful change.
  • The importance of building a representative and future ready workforce.