NHS Mid and South Essex ICB is committed to ensuring equity in access to care, delivering positive care experiences, and improving health and wellbeing for all those we serve. Achieving this requires a full understanding of the inequalities within our health system and a proactive approach to addressing them.
We also strive to be an employer of choice, as outlined in our People Management Strategy. This includes creating a transparent and supportive employee pathway that values workforce diversity, fosters inclusion, and nurtures a culture of belonging.
Our Joint Forward Plan envisions a broad and equal partnership of individuals, organisations, and agencies working together to serve the people of mid and south Essex, including our staff. Together, we aim to prioritise fairness, prevention, early support, and high-quality integrated health and social care services. This approach ensures respect for all, equity in access to healthcare, and opportunities for staff development.
Understanding the health needs of our population—and the barriers they face—is central to this vision. Equally, recognising and addressing barriers to becoming an employer of choice is a priority.
Our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDIB) Strategy demonstrates our commitment to integrating equality, diversity, and human rights into every aspect of our work, from commissioning services and employing staff to engaging with and communicating with local communities.
NHS Mid and South Essex ICB Equality StrategyFind out more about work happening across the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System to tackle health inequalities.