Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) at The Hub Plus

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At The Hub Plus, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment where everyone, regardless of their background, feels valued and supported. Our vision is to embed Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) into every aspect of what we do as a training hub, ensuring that primary care teams across Derbyshire thrive in a culture of respect, understanding, and collaboration.

 

What we are doing at The Hub Plus: 

EDI Programme 2026-2027: Lunch and Learn Empower Hour and Meetup Events

 

This timetable of events offers practical, educational sessions on a range of fascinating topics, designed to empower and equip Derbyshire’s primary care workforce.

It is delivered through a mix of online ‘lunch and learn’ and face to face ‘evening meetup’ events to facilitate participation regardless of your role or working patterns.

Everyone is invited to come along, share, learn and celebrate together. 

You can book onto any of the sessions and find out more information below.

Download the full calendar here. 

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LGBTQ+ Health Inequalities in Primary Care

  • 03/06/2026
  • 1-2pm
  • Online

Exploring the specific health disparities affecting LGBTQ+ patients, from higher rates of mental health conditions to barriers in accessing screening and preventative care. This session gives you practical approaches to deliver more inclusive, evidence-based consultations during Pride month and beyond.

Book here

South Asian Heritage

  • 08/07/2026
  • 6.30-8pm
  • In person Meetup - Venue TBC

A celebration of South Asian culture, heritage, and contributions to the NHS. An evening of food, storytelling, and connection. Come and share experiences, learn from one another, and celebrate the richness that South Asian communities bring to General Practice and the patients we serve.

Book here

Allyship in Practice

  • 02/09/2026
  • 1-2pm
  • Online

Allyship in Practice Teams: Moving beyond awareness into action. This session gives you practical tools to support colleagues from underrepresented backgrounds in your day-to-day work. Covers active bystander techniques, how to challenge inappropriate behaviour constructively, and building a culture where everyone feels they belong.

Book here

Black History Month

  • 14/10/2026
  • 6.30-8pm
  • In person Meetup - Venue TBC

A celebration of Black culture, heritage, and contributions to the NHS. An evening to come together, hear from inspiring voices, and honour the achievements of Black staff and communities within General Practice. A space for recognition, pride, and connection.

 

 
Book here

Disability History Month

  • 04/11/2026
  • 1-2pm
  • Online

Understanding the barriers disabled patients and staff face in General Practice. This session covers reasonable adjustments, hidden disabilities, accessible communication, and how to move beyond compliance towards genuine inclusion.

 

 
Book here

Race and Mental Health

  • 27/01/2027
  • 1-2pm
  • Online (Lunch and Learn)

Race and Mental Health Examining the well-documented disparities in mental health care for ethnic minority patients. This session looks at inequalities in diagnosis, access to talking therapies, and compulsory detention rates, and gives you practical approaches to deliver more equitable mental health care in your consultations.

 

 
Book here

Derbyshire Inclusive Leadership Pledge 

This 12-month pilot Inclusive Leadership Pledge programme is our commitment to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute fully. By pledging to Inclusive Leadership, we are enhancing the well-being and engagement of our team members, and it's their active participation that will help us build a culture that attracts and retains top talent. 

For more information, please see the attached document: Inclusive Leadership Pledge. 

To sign up as an inclusive leader: Click here 

To sign up as a sponsee/ mentee: Click here 

Learn more about Equality, diversity and inclusion through our EDI YouTube playlist.