Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

Equality Impact Assessment (EqIA) Toolkit

This toolkit provides an introduction to an Equality Impact Assessment. It consists of comprehensive training, a directory of useful resources, advice and guidance. This toolkit has been developed by the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration East Midlands.

Training guides: How to work effectively with interpreters and translators

These guides provide information on how to commission and work with language professionals and how to cost this into your research budget. Produced by the ARC North East and North Cumbria.

Culturally Competent Research Framework (CCRF)

The Culturally Competent Research Framework (CCRF) is a practical toolkit to help researchers embed equity, inclusivity, and cultural competence at every stage of the research journey — from idea to impact. Created through an NIHR-funded collaboration of academics, community leaders, policy makers, translators, and interpreters, the CCRF turns evidence and lived experience into 25 actionable steps for designing and delivering culturally competent research.