31/07/2026
๐ข EDI News Roundup
This week, several developments have highlighted the importance of staying informed on equality, diversity and inclusion issues:
๐น Trans Inclusion and the EHRC Code of Practice
The EHRC's updated Code of Practice relating to trans people is due to come into force on 5 August, prompting ongoing discussion about its implications for employers, service providers and the wider public.
๐ https://goodlawproject.org/discriminatory-and-unworkable-trans-guidance-to-come-into-force/
๐น Neurodiversity Diagnoses Review
An independent review into ADHD and autism diagnoses has found that rising diagnosis rates are largely driven by improved recognition, greater awareness, and the fact that many forms of support require a formal diagnosis to access.
๐ https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/independent-review-into-mental-health-conditions-adhd-and-autism-interim-report/independent-review-into-mental-health-conditions-adhd-and-autism-interim-report -1
๐น Men's Health in the Workplace
New research from Benenden Health has revealed that 7 in 10 working men ignore serious health symptoms, highlighting the continued need to tackle stigma and promote open conversations around health and wellbeing in the workplace.
๐ https://www.benenden.co.uk/newsroom/mens-health-campaign/
These stories reinforce the importance of creating inclusive environments where everyone feels seen, supported and able to access the help they need.