Positive Identity

Learners are the workforce of the future, and they should feel appreciated and recognised for their contribution. Learners are individuals who may have protected characteristics (age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity leave, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation). They should feel a sense of identity as individuals and learners.

For learners, establishing a sense of belonging may be challenging due to the transient nature of clinical placements. Everyone is responsible for ensuring learners are viewed positively and their contribution to the NHS and wider healthcare is appreciated.