Health inequalities and equality legal duties: A reference document for NHS commissioners and providers

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Integrated care boards, NHS trusts and foundation trusts and other NHS organisations should use this document to inform action to meet their legal duties on health inequalities and equalities.

This reference document replaces ‘Guidance for NHS commissioners on equality and health inequalities legal duties’ (2015). Any future updates will be clearly marked and communicated as appropriate.

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Health inequalities and equality legal duties: A reference document for NHS commissioners and providers

Health inequalities and equality legal duties: A reference document for NHS commissioners and providers

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Accessible content. Published 9 July 2025.