MIDAS Awards: Congrats Ed!

November 21, 2022

On Friday 18 November, Dr Ed Fogden received an award from the Midlands Inclusivity and Diversity Award Scheme (MIDAS) for absolutely epitomising the role of an ally.

As a consultant gastroenterologist working in a busy acute hospital serving one of the most diverse populations in the UK, Ed has spent his career alongside colleagues from many ethnicities representing the communities they care for.

Recognising his privileged background has caused Ed to search deeply to ensure he never misses an opportunity to support others across both clinical and non medical disciplines. He is passionate about equality and diversity and is a proud ally in both.

Over the last year he has been a prominent member of the Trust’s Womens Clinician Network focussed on promoting equality, creating and maintaining safe spaces and nurturing a culture of challenge.

Founder of the network and a deputy medical director of the Trust Dr Sarb Clare commented: “Ed absolutely epitomises the role of an ally. He continually reflects on his experience and I am aware he has proactively researched topics around sexism, racism, unconscious bias and micro aggressions. Ed truly demonstrates true deep growth as well as altruism. We are very lucky to have him as a colleague and ally in our Trust.”