Changing Practice, Your Conversation
As EDI Safeguarding Consultants for organisations within the health and social care sector, we’ll support your business to embed Equity, Diversity and Inclusion principles into all aspects of your safeguarding policies and practices.
Shaping your Practice with Talk Forward
We believe that meaningful change starts with honest reflection and strategic action. Inclusive, anti‑oppressive practice is not a box to tick - it’s a core safeguard that strengthens organisations, enhances outcomes for service users, and builds resilient teams rooted in respect and equity. We partner with health and social care organisations to move beyond compliance and awareness alone, embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into policies, culture, and everyday practice.
Our approach combines tailored analysis, collaborative planning, and ongoing support - from audits and strategy development to training and reflective supervision - so that change is measurable, sustainable, and felt at every level of your workforce, ultimately ensuring safer, more equitable experiences for the people you serve.
Our Team
Talk Forward delivers thoughtful, impactful, and tailored safeguarding and EDI solutions.
Natalie Coster (she/her)
Consultant and qualified social worker with masters-level expertise in anti-oppressive safeguarding, specialising in inclusive practice and systemic change.
Shameel Khan (he/him)
Consultant and qualified social worker with specialist expertise in trauma, trauma-informed practice, relational approaches, exploitation, and building epistemic trust.
Ready to build a more socially conscious and equity-focused workforce and organisation, better equipped to safeguard your service users through anti-oppressive practice?
Conversations That Change Practice
Talk Forward is all about changing practice, one conversation at a time. We take the time to understand your organisation’s unique challenges and goals, turning reflection into action, and insights into impact. Our consultants help you identify areas for improvement and co-create a roadmap for embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion across your organisation.
From leadership development to workforce training and inclusive policies, we help organisations embed EDI in practice, improving outcomes for staff and service users alike.
How we can help your organisation:
Our EDI safeguarding audits establish where your organisation is now and identify actionable steps to strengthen equity, inclusion, and safeguarding, improving outcomes for both staff and service users.
EDI Training & Workshops
Led by international EDI specialists, our workshops help organisations embed inclusive practices, discover unconscious bias, and build equitable workplace cultures that directly improve the experiences and safeguarding of service users.
Reflective supervision is central to high-quality health and social care. Our sessions support senior leaders and frontline staff to reflect, share feedback, and fully integrate EDI principles into practice.
Explore our Packages
Start your Conversation.
Speak with our team to discuss your EDI objectives and performance requirements.
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Equity, diversity, and inclusion are central to safe, high-quality health and social care. When EDI principles are embedded, organisations are better equipped to recognise bias, address systemic inequalities, and provide safer, more equitable experiences for service users.
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We work with organisations to align EDI and safeguarding initiatives with broader business objectives and governance priorities. Starting with in-depth audits and insight gathering, we identify key risks and opportunities, then develop a bespoke roadmap that integrates strategy, workforce development, policy, and reflective supervision. This ensures change is not only meaningful but also sustainable, measurable, and embedded across all levels of the organisation.
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Reflective supervision is for both senior leaders and frontline staff. It provides a structured space to reflect on practice, share feedback, and explore how equity and inclusion influence everyday safeguarding, promoting professional growth and embedding anti-oppressive practices across your organisation.
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Our focus is always on outcomes. By embedding inclusive practices into safeguarding, leadership, policies, and workforce culture, we help organisations create environments where service users experience safety, dignity, and equitable treatment.
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The impact is both immediate and long-term. Training and audits can provide quick insights and improvements, while embedding EDI into strategy, culture, and reflective supervision creates sustainable change over months and years. We track progress through measurable goals and check-ins, with optional follow-ups.
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Yes. Our expertise spans both adult and children’s sectors, ensuring that EDI and safeguarding practices are relevant, practical, and effective across all areas of health and social care.