Supporting Disability History Month 2025
As part of our work with NHS England to embed the Workforce Disability Equality Standard and create inclusive working environments, NHS Employers and the NHS Confederation are supporting Disability History Month.
Taking place 20 November - 20 December 2025, our theme this year is Voices at Work: Valuing Disabled Talent. The campaign provides an opportunity to share some of the lived experiences of disabled staff currently working in the NHS; highlight the value disabled people bring to the workplace and share practical resources on how organisations can support disabled staff in their roles.
Samantha Rashid, assistant director of partnerships and equality, NHS Confederation said:
“According to the NHS Staff Survey, nearly one in four colleagues across our NHS workforce live with a disability or long-term health condition. That is not just a statistic, but a reminder of the extraordinary talent, resilience, and perspective that disabled staff bring to our health service every day. Disability History Month 2025 is an opportunity to amplify their voices, celebrate their contributions, and challenge ourselves to remove the systemic barriers that still exist.
Our commitment must go beyond compliance, it’s about creating workplaces where adjustments are the norm, not the exception, and where disabled colleagues feel empowered to thrive without fear of stigma or discrimination. By embracing the social model of disability and working hand in hand with staff networks, we can build a culture of belonging and trust. This is not only the right thing to do, it is essential for innovation, retention, and delivering the best possible care to the diverse communities we serve."
Visit NHS Employers' Disability History Month page to access key facts and stats, read lived experiences and download a suite of practical guidance, infographics and resources that can help managers and leaders support disabled colleagues in the workplace.
