Equality Delivery System (EDS)

The Equality Delivery System (EDS) is a framework that supports NHS organisations to make improvements on equality, diversity and inclusion for the benefit of their staff, patients and the communities they serve.

The EDS was created by NHS England in 2011 and the Trust has been using it since its introduction to improve performance for people with characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010.

In 2022, a new version of the EDS was developed. This new version has updated outcomes and requires NHS organisations to undertake the evidence collection and grading exercise annually, rather than every four years.

The Trust published its first report following the updated EDS in May 2023.

Further information about the EDS can be found on the NHS England website:

Equality Delivery System 2022 - NHS England