NHS Equality Delivery System 2024 Reporting Template

This document is a reporting template for the NHS Equality Delivery System (EDS) 2024. It outlines the requirements for NHS commissioners and providers to implement the EDS, which serves as an improvement tool aimed at addressing health inequalities among patients, staff, and leaders within the NHS. The template includes guidance on how to assess and report on the implementation of EDS, emphasizing the importance of engagement with patients, the public, and various stakeholders. It describes the three domains of focus: Services, Workforce, and Leadership, and stresses the need for data-driven approaches to evaluate performance. The document also provides a scoring system for organizations based on their EDS implementation outcomes, categorizing them into Undeveloped, Developing, Achieving, and Excelling activities. Additionally, it specifies the submission process for the completed report and encourages transparency in sharing the results with the public.