BSACI Ethics, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EEDI) Committee - Member Expectation Survey 2026

BSACI’s EEDI Committee exists to embed equality, diversity, inclusion, and ethical practice across all Society work extending from governance and awards to conferences, training, and clinical guidance.
This survey captures what you expect from the Committee, how we can ensure BSACI’s core principles are fully implemented, and what policies, activities, and support matter most to you.
View the EEDI Policy here

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1. Your membership category: (Required.)

Trainee

Consultant

General Practitioner

Nurse and Allied Health Professional

Industry/Associate Member

Retired

Student

Other (please specify)

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2. Country and Post Code of Practice

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3. Gender (Required.)

Female

Male

Prefer not to say

Other (please specify)

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4. Ethnic background: (Required.)

Asian or Asian British (including Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Chinese, and other Asian backgrounds)

Black, Black British, Caribbean or African (including African, Caribbean, and other Black backgrounds)

Mixed or multiple ethnic groups (including White and Black Caribbean, White and Black African, White and Asian, and other mixed backgrounds)

White (including English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish, British, Irish, Gypsy or Irish Traveller, Roma, and other White backgrounds)

Other ethnic group (including Arab and any other background)

Prefer not to say

Other

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5. Are there any personal circumstances or protected characteristics you wish to share to help us tailor support better? (Required.)

Your Expectations of the EEDI Committee

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6. Select your TOP 3 expectations of the EEDI Committee: (Required.)

Uphold, monitor, and report on BSACI’s equality and inclusion principles

Address under‑representation and improve accessibility across all Society activities

Develop inclusive policies and guidance for clinical practice, training, and research

Remove barriers and support fair career progression for all members

Collect, publish, and act on diversity data to track progress publicly

Ensure equity in awards, grants, speaking opportunities, and leadership roles

Educate and raise awareness through events, resources, and training

Represent member views to the BSACI Board and influence strategic decisions

Other (please specify)

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7. In your view, how should the Committee demonstrate it is acting on members’ behalf? (Required.)

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8. What ONE change or measure would give you the most confidence that BSACI is living up to its principles? (Required.)

Policies, Activities & Support You Need

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9. Which policy areas should the Committee address FIRST? (Select up to 3) (Required.)

Conference & meeting accessibility; cost, venue, digital access, care provision

Fair representation in speaking roles, committees, and awards

Inclusive training, curricula, and clinical guidelines

Support for international, less‑than‑full‑time, part‑time, and remote members

Inclusion in research, clinical trials, and patient information

Support for trainees and early‑career members

Other (please specify)

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10. What formats would be most helpful for Committee engagement activities? (Select all that apply) (Required.)

Webinars and educational sessions

Mentorship and sponsorship schemes

Practical guidance, toolkits, and resources

Regular member updates and progress reports

Focus groups and safe‑space discussions

In‑person sessions at BSACI conferences

Confidential feedback channels

Other (please specify)

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11. What barriers currently prevent you from taking full part in BSACI activities? (Required.)

Time

Experience

Confidence

Unaware of the opportunities

My skills are different to what was requested

Other (please specify)

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12. How would you prefer to provide ongoing feedback in future? (Required.)

Anonymous survey once a year

Dedicated confidential email address

Confidential member representative

Focus groups

Other (please specify)

BSACI Ethics, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EEDI) Committee - Member Expectation Survey 2026

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* 1. Your membership category: (Required.)

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* 2. Country and Post Code of Practice

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* 3. Gender (Required.)

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* 4. Ethnic background: (Required.)

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* 5. Are there any personal circumstances or protected characteristics you wish to share to help us tailor support better? (Required.)

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* 6. Select your TOP 3 expectations of the EEDI Committee: (Required.)

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* 7. In your view, how should the Committee demonstrate it is acting on members’ behalf? (Required.)

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* 8. What ONE change or measure would give you the most confidence that BSACI is living up to its principles? (Required.)

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* 9. Which policy areas should the Committee address FIRST? (Select up to 3) (Required.)

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* 10. What formats would be most helpful for Committee engagement activities? (Select all that apply) (Required.)

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* 11. What barriers currently prevent you from taking full part in BSACI activities? (Required.)

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* 12. How would you prefer to provide ongoing feedback in future? (Required.)

1. Your membership category: (Required.)

2. Country and Post Code of Practice

3. Gender (Required.)

4. Ethnic background: (Required.)

5. Are there any personal circumstances or protected characteristics you wish to share to help us tailor support better? (Required.)

6. Select your TOP 3 expectations of the EEDI Committee: (Required.)

7. In your view, how should the Committee demonstrate it is acting on members’ behalf? (Required.)

8. What ONE change or measure would give you the most confidence that BSACI is living up to its principles? (Required.)

9. Which policy areas should the Committee address FIRST? (Select up to 3) (Required.)

10. What formats would be most helpful for Committee engagement activities? (Select all that apply) (Required.)

11. What barriers currently prevent you from taking full part in BSACI activities? (Required.)

12. How would you prefer to provide ongoing feedback in future? (Required.)