Equality, diversity and inclusion: real life implications in midwifery
- Solanke, Olamide
Author
Olamide Solanke, Senior Lecturer for Midwifery, University of Derby, UK. Email:[email protected]
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Abstract
This paper presents an evaluation of current knowledge regarding experiences of student midwives (STMs) and midwives from Black and minority ethnic (BME) backgrounds concerning equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI). The impact of professional and national drivers, such as the role of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), NHS England, Health Education England (HEE) and Advance HE on EDI and midwifery education are also discussed. The paper also presents an analysis of social influences on midwifery students in the context of EDI. Lastly, a brief review of initiatives to improve EDI in midwifery education are discussed, including the author’s own reflections as an educator in higher education.