CReD 

Equality, diversity and Protected characteristics in Critical Care - The EPiCC Study

The EPiCC study aims to better understand the challenges and opportunities around equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in prehospital critical care roles—jobs like those held by paramedics and doctors in air ambulance and ambulance services. While more women have entered emergency medical services in recent years, people from minority ethnic groups and other underrepresented backgrounds are still not well represented, especially in high-level critical care positions. This research will collect survey responses from clinicians currently in critical care roles, those aiming for these roles, and those who have tried but not succeeded. The study will explore their experiences—both positive and negative—to identify what helps and what hinders a diverse and inclusive workforce. The goal is to provide clear insights that ambulance services and other employers can use to create fairer and more supportive working environments. By improving diversity and inclusion in these high-stakes medical teams, we hope to support staff wellbeing, improve career access for underrepresented groups, and ultimately deliver better patient care.

What are the barriers and facilitators to equality, diversity, and inclusion in the UK prehospital critical care workforce, and how do these impact clinicians’ access to and progression within critical care roles?

Quantitative Survey

2025-05-15

2025-06-29

2025-05-15

2025-06-29

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United Kingdom

jackbarrett@aakss.org.uk

Jack Barrett;