Equal Opportunities & Anti-Discrimination Policy
Effective Date: 23/05/2025 Issued by: Clinicians Check Limited
1. Our Commitment
CliniciansCheck is committed to fostering a culture of fairness, dignity, and respect. We value diversity and strive to ensure that no applicant, employee, contractor, partner, clinician, or user is treated less favourably on the basis of:
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Age
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Disability
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Gender reassignment
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Marital or civil partnership status
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Pregnancy or maternity
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Race, ethnicity, or nationality
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Religion or belief
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Sex or sexual orientation
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Neurodiversity, socio-economic background, or any other protected characteristic
We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment, bullying, or victimisation of any kind.
2. Scope
This policy applies to:
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All CliniciansCheck employees, contractors, and leadership
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Clinicians, users, patients, and suppliers engaging on the platform
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All policies, procedures, and communications—online and offline
It covers recruitment, onboarding, workplace conduct, marketing, customer support, service delivery, and termination of contracts or access.
3. Our Approach
We will:
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Recruit, promote, and support individuals based on merit, qualifications, and performance
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Make reasonable adjustments to accommodate disabilities or individual needs
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Design our platform and services to be inclusive, accessible, and free from bias
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Promote inclusive language, respectful communication, and positive representation
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Provide a safe, open environment for feedback and continuous learning
4. Complaints and Reporting
We encourage anyone who has experienced or witnessed discrimination to report it. Reports can be made confidentially via:
operationsteam@clinicianscheck.com
All concerns will be investigated fairly and promptly, with respect for privacy. No one who raises a concern in good faith will be victimised or penalised.
5. Enforcement and Breaches
Breaches of this policy may result in:
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Disciplinary action (for employees or contractors)
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Suspension or termination of platform access (for users or partners)
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Legal referral if required under applicable law
6. Legal Framework
This policy aligns with:
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The UK Equality Act 2010
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Relevant international human rights instruments (e.g. UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, CEDAW, ICERD)
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Global best practices for digital platforms and professional services
This policy is informed by and aligns with:
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The UK Equality Act 2010
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The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)
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The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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The UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD)
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The UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)
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Applicable equality and anti-discrimination laws in the countries where we operate
7. Monitoring and Review
We will review this policy annually and update it to reflect legal, operational, and societal changes. We welcome feedback and collaboration to advance our inclusion efforts.
8. Contact
If you have feedback, suggestions, or a concern related to this policy, please contact:
operationsteam@clinicianscheck.com
Clinicians Check Limited, 2 Harley Street, London, UK
9. Jurisdiction and Legal Standing
This policy shall be governed by the laws of England and Wales, without prejudice to any higher protections available under local laws in the jurisdictions where our users, clinicians, and team members reside.