The Kennedy report, commissioned by the Royal College of Surgeons of England and published in 2021, looked at diversity and inclusion in surgical leadership. Its message was clear: patients receive better, safer and fairer care when the people leading and providing healthcare understand and reflect the communities they serve. The report also showed that some surgeons face barriers in their careers, and it encouraged professional organisations to help remove those barriers so that both patients and healthcare staff can benefit.
At the Pelvic Floor Society, our aim is to support the best possible care for people with pelvic floor disorders. We also want our Society to be welcoming, fair and representative of the many different professionals and patients we serve. By promoting equality and inclusion, we can help build trust, improve care and support better outcomes for everyone.
TPFS is committed to making sure that the people who lead our Society reflect the diversity of our members, patients and wider healthcare community. We will continue to listen, learn and take action so that equality, diversity and inclusion are part of everything we do. Our pledge is to put inclusivity at the heart of our future, for the benefit of our members and, most importantly, the patients we care for.
The full Kennedy report and recommendations can be accessed here.