In our fourth episode, we’re joined by Dr Victoria Betton, Director of people.com and Hassan Chaudhury, Head of Commercial at Great Ormond Street Hospital, who co-founded the Equity Charter along with our very own Ayesha Rahim. Hear the team talk about why “equity” is so important within the digital health world, why it’s not enough to be passively “not racist”, what the Equity Charter is, and how you can get involved.
You can also hear Ayesha reading out the statement of support from the Rt. Hon. Diane Abbott MP for this work here, the text of which is reproduced in full below:
"Racism has no place in any part of our society, including in our digital health systems. The potential for pervasive discrimination within these platforms, products and within the organisations who produce them not only undermines trust, but also denies individuals the equitable care they deserve. Any healthcare-related industry has a particular responsibility to consider its impact on people, and we must hold it to the highest standards of equity and justice.
By promoting fairness and inclusion, the Equity Charter is paving the way for a more just and humane digital health landscape. This is everybody's job to tackle, and we must all play our part in dismantling systemic racism and ensuring equitable access to healthcare.
To all attendees of the Equity Charter summit, I urge you to carry these actions forward beyond this event. Public confidence in the health tech industry depends on our collective efforts to support the delivery of care for everyone in society. Let us commit to continuous advocacy, policy reform, and education in our communities and workplaces. Together, we must strive for a future where every individual receives the healthcare they are entitled to, regardless of their background. Your ongoing dedication is crucial in making equity in digital health a lasting reality."
Finally, thank you to the following organisations who have supported the Equity Charter so far: Blüm, Silver Buck, Meet Health, The King's Fund, Bevan Brittan LLP, and ReStart Consulting
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