This framework sets out five key principles to reduce patient safety healthcare inequalities across the NHS. It outlines opportunities that local teams and Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) can implement, as well as the work NHS England is taking nationally to support and enable this.

These principles align with the aims of NHS England’s Patient safety strategy and Core20PLUS5 approach for adults and for children and young people to address healthcare inequalities. This framework is for all NHS providers and their staff, and particularly leaders, managers and educators implementing strategies to foster a culture of inclusive, safe care.

• Patient safety healthcare inequalities reduction framework