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Hospital Doctors - Insights for Impact: Supporting Women Doctors

HCSA recognises that certain workplace issues predominantly and disproportionately impact women doctors throughout their careers. To help address these often sensitive and complex issues and assist women doctors in accessing appropriate support, our Women Focused Support (WFS) service provides confidential advice and representation from one of our female national officers — a pioneering initiative that makes HCSA the first trade union to offer such dedicated support. As the medical profession continues to evolve, with women increasingly entering the field, projections suggest that within the next decade, women may outnumber men in certain medical grades for the first time. Combined with the pressures of an ageing population, this shift highlights the urgent need for employers to adapt to the changing dynamics of the workforce. We are seeking your views, regardless of gender, to help shape and prioritise this unique service. Your input will be invaluable in guiding how we support women doctors in the years ahead.
GDPR & Privacy Disclaimer This survey is anonymous and does not collect any personal data that could directly or indirectly identify you, unless you choose to provide contact details in Question 9. Responses will be aggregated and used solely for the purpose of shaping and improving HCSA’s Women Focused Support (WFS) services. Participation is entirely voluntary, and by continuing, you confirm that you understand your responses will be used for research and service development purposes. No identifiable information will be stored, shared, or published without your explicit consent. For more information about how HCSA handles data, please refer to our Privacy Policy: Privacy Notice
1.Which of the following best describes your gender identity?(Required.)
2.What is your age group?(Required.)
3.What is your current grade?(Required.)
4.What is your current working pattern?(Required.)
5.Have you heard about our Women Focused Support (WFS) service, or seen any information about it? (If not, you can learn more here: HCSA specialised support for women doctors)(Required.)
6.Have you ever personally needed — or known a colleague who needed — advice, support, or representation on any of the following issues that disproportionately affect women in the workplace? (Please select all that apply)(Required.)
7.Which of the following areas do you believe should be prioritised by the Women Focused Support (WFS) service? (Please select up to five that you feel are most important) (Required.)
8.Is there anything you would like the HCSA to consider in our action plan to raise awareness of the Women Focused Support (WFS) service and the workplace issues that disproportionately affect women doctors? (This could include suggestions for communication, education, advocacy, or support initiatives. Please share your thoughts below)(Required.)