EDI

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION (EDI)

Research needs to be designed so that it is truly inclusive, to ensure the outcomes benefit everyone. We are committed to embedding Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) across our research. In collaboration with the wider Centre for Cancer Screening, Prevention and Early Diagnosis in the Wolfson Institute the Cancer Prevention Trials Unit has developed an EDI strategy to meet the following aims: 


  • Improve the inclusivity of our trials 
  • Connect with participants and the public in an inclusive way 
  • Ensure the findings of our research are applicable to the whole population


Our EDI Strategy

We have developed a strategy to ensure we deliver on our commitment to EDI, while undertaking our research in advancing earlier diagnosis and prevention of cancer. 


OUR WORK 

 In all our trials, we strive to be as inclusive as possible to avoid worsening existing health inequalities. Below we share a few case studies of strategies implemented in our work:

SCeTCH Case Study

FINESSE Case Study

NHS-Galleri Trial Sampling Strategy Evaluation

DISTINCT: exploring public views on collecting data to monitor inclusivity of cancer clinical trials 

 ASSESS 

We reviewed EDI practices in each of our projects and have standardised the way we collect demographic data to facilitate accurate reporting and improve inclusive recruitment. 


PLAN 

We have implemented an EDI and PPI assessment for all future projects, to ensure we cost for and implement inclusive strategies from the outset.  


COMMIT 

Our EDI team meets regularly and feeds into CPTU team leads and the wider Centre for Cancer Screening, Prevention and Early Diagnosis leadership to ensure accountability in improving inclusivity.  

OUR TEAM 

Our EDI journey began with better understanding our team. We have formed an EDI Group where the voices of colleagues, particularly those in minority groups, are platformed. The EDI Group has developed these key strategies for our team: 

COLLABORATE 

The EDI principles embedded in our policies reflect a collaborative approach, where diverse PPI perspectives shape the strategy of our group.  



EDUCATE 

We have a growing internal library of resources for use by all colleagues and host EDI talks and seminars during regular Centre meetings.  

CELEBRATE 

We are developing case studies on our best-practice wins, with a view to providing examples of how inclusivity can look in practice, and to generate discussion of what more can be done going forward.  


We are highlighting the voices of our staff members from diverse backgrounds in our blog.  

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