Allyship and Bystander Intervention in Healthcare

Address discrimination in the workplace and foster inclusive health spaces

Despite significant progress in promoting equality, high levels of discrimination persist within healthcare settings, undermining workplace morale, professional development, and the quality of care provided.

Addressing these challenges is crucial to creating a healthier, more inclusive environment for all. Join the University of Nottingham to gain the tools to address discrimination head-on and promote positive change.

Over four effective weeks, you’ll gain bespoke and evidence-based training to become an active clinical bystander.

Explore allyship and active bystanding

You’ll begin this course by understanding the significance of allyship and active bystanding, particularly in healthcare contexts.

You’ll explore how both promote supportive and equitable work environments and actively challenge discrimination head-on.

Understand the culture of healthcare and its impact

Next, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the culture within healthcare settings, focusing on how psychological safety and kinship shape a positive workplace culture.

You’ll then reflect on the importance of enabling allyship in healthcare teams and the broader community, seeing how this can enhance collaboration and improve patient care.

Apply practical models for better workplace safety

Finally, you’ll learn to apply the 5Ds model and other strategies for intervening effectively in discriminatory situations.

You’ll practice assessing various scenarios, selecting the best approach to make a positive impact, and building your confidence as an active bystander in healthcare.

Through reflection, you’ll be ready to contribute to creating a more inclusive environment which you’re a part of.

This course is ideal for professionals in healthcare settings, including managers, team leaders, and HR personnel, who are looking to enhance their understanding of workplace discrimination and develop strategies for creating more inclusive and supportive environments.

It’s also suitable for anyone interested in fostering positive change within their organisations and promoting a culture of respect and equality.

This course is ideal for professionals in healthcare settings, including managers, team leaders, and HR personnel, who are looking to enhance their understanding of workplace discrimination and develop strategies for creating more inclusive and supportive environments.

It’s also suitable for anyone interested in fostering positive change within their organisations and promoting a culture of respect and equality.

• Reflect on the culture of healthcare, the context in which clinicians and patients work together and the joy of practice.
• Describe kinship, kindness and intelligent kindness in healthcare.
• Explain the definition of allyship, what is an ally, allyship in racism, LGBTQ+ phobia and sexual harassment and how to avoid being a performative ally.
• Demonstrate the 5D method of being an active bystander, recognising when and how to use each of the 5Ds, and the challenges of being an active bystander in healthcare.
• Summarise methods of reporting, difficulties people face, organisational responsibilities and how to support people who are reporting.