Equality Delivery System for the NHS: Guide to Engagement with the Local Voluntary Sector

Race Equality Foundation, in partnership with the LGBT Foundation, Disability Rights UK, and Men’s Health Forum have launched the Equality Delivery System for the NHS (EDS2): Guide to Engagement with the Local Voluntary Sector, commissioned by NHS England.
 
The guide was developed in collaboration with service users, voluntary and community organisations, and key stakeholders from Foundation Trusts, Healthwatch England, NHS Employers, CCG and CQC. 
 
The guide explores how the local voluntary and community sector can help NHS organisations to engage communities and, by extension, implement EDS2 better. The voluntary and community sector are often well-placed to help NHS organisations. They have links and expertise with specific communities that health services may have difficulties in engaging with.

An official launch event is planned in April. You can also access the guide on the Race Equality Foundation website or download a pdf version below