Journey to Healthcare CIC

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1. Policy Statement

Journey to Healthcare CIC is committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming and supportive environment where everyone is treated with dignity, fairness and respect.

We believe healthcare careers should be accessible to all individuals regardless of their background, identity or circumstances.

Journey to Healthcare recognises that many individuals face barriers when pursuing healthcare careers and educational opportunities. These barriers may relate to socioeconomic disadvantage, disability, ethnicity, caring responsibilities, educational access, geography, discrimination or other circumstances outside an individual's control.

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, embracing diversity and creating an inclusive culture in which all individuals can participate, contribute and succeed.

Discrimination, harassment, bullying, victimisation and exclusion will not be tolerated.

2. Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to:

• Promote equality of opportunity.
• Foster a culture of inclusion and respect.
• Eliminate unlawful discrimination where applicable.
• Support widening participation in healthcare careers.
• Remove unnecessary barriers to participation.