Good Practice Guide Toolkit for Recruitment & Retention of Disabled People in the NHS

Last updated Wednesday 26th August 2026

The Disabled NHS Directors Network (DNDN) would like to introduce a good practice guide for improving the recruitment and retention of disabled people.

Whereas this guide has been developed with the NHS in mind, it is designed in a way that other
organisations will find it useful and benefit from the information.

It aims to provide actionable strategies and comprehensive information for organisations, to create a more inclusive, accessible and supportive workplace for disabled employees.

Covering all aspects from recruitment to retention and developed from lived experience, the actions outlined will improve the employment experience for disabled people.

This will ultimately enrich organisations with diverse perspectives and talents and improve the
experiences of our disabled staff, patients and communities.