Events insights - Developing diverse talent and equitable pathways
26 March 2026
Insights from our webinar which took place on Thursday 12 March.
Race equality
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.