SafetyNet EDI Maturity Model

Each of the PSRCs has developed its own Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) strategy, with a shared goal of addressing safety inequities through research. The success of these strategies is deeply rooted in the culture within each team. Teams that demonstrate strong leadership, build skills and capacity, create safe spaces for open dialogue, and actively engage with communities are more likely to conduct research that positively impacts safety inequities. These teams are often more advanced in their EDI journey and considered more mature in terms of their EDI commitment. However, all teams are on a continuous growth trajectory, which varies depending on where they are in implementing their EDI strategy.

To support this growth, we have developed an EDI Maturity Model that PSRCs can use to assess their progress. The model outlines five levels of maturity, ranging from ‘starting out’ to ‘leading.’ This initiative, led by Yorkshire & Humber PSRC with contributions from EDI leads across the centres, encourages all PSRCs to measure their EDI maturity at least twice during their lifecycle. This assessment will help teams reflect on their strategy and its effectiveness in delivering impactful research.

Our SafetyNet EDI Maturity Model and assessment tool are freely* available for any organisation interested in utilising them.

*Terms of use

The EDI Maturity Model and associated Assessment Questionnaire may be downloaded by individuals or organisations (in both cases “the Recipient”), subject to the following Terms of Use.

1. The Recipient may use, reproduce and share (within their own organisation and on any media or platform) The EDI Maturity Model Diagram so long as (i) no changes are made to the diagram and (ii) the origin of the diagram is clearly attributed alongside such reproduction using the words “This model was generated by research funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research and led by SafetyNet, representing the Patient Safety Research Collaborations of Yorkshire and the Humber, Manchester, North West London, West Midlands, Newcastle and Central London.

2. The Recipient may use, reproduce and share (within their own organisation and on any media or platform) the EDI Maturity Model Assessment Questionnaire so long as (i) no changes are made to the questionnaire except for minor adaptations to the questions to reflect the team being assessed and (ii) the origin of the questionnaire is clearly attributed alongside such reproduction using the words “This questionnaire was generated by research funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research and led by SafetyNet, representing the Patient Safety Research Collaborations of Yorkshire and the Humber, Manchester, North West London, West Midlands, Newcastle and Central London.. For the avoidance of doubt, the calculation must not be altered.

3. Neither the Model Diagram or Assessment Questionnaire may be shared by the Recipient with third parties and instead the Recipient should direct any interested third parties to https://psrc-network.nihr.ac.uk/inclusion-and-involvement/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/safetynet-edi-maturity-model/ to download the materials themselves having reviewed the Terms of Use. 

4. Under no circumstances must the Recipient generate any commercial revenue from the use of the Model Diagram or Assessment Questionnaire.