A photo of Professor James Nazroo and Professor Laia Becares at the UK Covid Inquiry.
Our academic reference group member Prof. Laia Becares and former board member Prof. James Nazroo gave evidence at the Covid-19 inquiry last month.
Their written report on the impact of the pandemic on racial and ethnic inequalities has now been published:
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Are NHS maternity investigations properly considering harm linked to racism, discrimination and deprivation?
We have taken a look at three inquiries: Morecambe Bay, Shrewsbury & Telford (the Ockenden Review) and East Kent to assess their approaches.
🔗ℹ️Learn more: nhsrho.org/resources/re... #NHS
Sign-up to our joint webinar on 23 April to discuss the findings of the report and what it means for mental health services. We will discuss the nature of trauma experienced by racialised communities, and the changes needed. 🧵3/3
www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/webinar-trau...
Our research, which was heavily informed by the lived experience of service users, documents the nature of the trauma experienced by racialised communities and makes recommendations to improve services. 🧵2/3
Our report: nhsrho.org/research/tra...
Racism not only causes trauma and mental illness but also prevents people from getting the right support when they try to access services.
These are the findings of our latest report, commissioned by the Observatory and produced with @centreformh.bsky.social and Coffee Afrik. 🧵1/3
Our model for improvement was designed in partnership with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) to support teams across the NHS recognise and address how racism shapes data, decision-making, and service improvement.
Learn more in Sarindi's blog: q.nhsconfed.org/evidence-and...
Baroness Amos’s interim report is shocking but not surprising.
Change is urgent and we now need to see real leadership, accountability and investment to tackle racial inequalities in maternity care.
Read our full response from @DrHNaqvi today: nhsrho.org/news/stateme...
For Eating Disorders Awareness Week (23rd Feb to 1st March), Leona Letts, our Senior Policy Officer, highlights the scale of racial inequities for people with eating disorders, and what must change to ensure better care for all.
️ℹ️️️ Learn more: nhsrho.org/blogs/the-cr...
Your insights matter. They will help us build a clearer understanding of how pay and progression are experienced in practice, and what is needed to create fairer career pathways in the NHS.
Register your interest here: surreyfbel.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Have your say on ethnic pay and progression in the NHS
We are seeking more NHS staff to volunteer to take part in confidential focus groups exploring experiences of pay, progression, and career opportunities.
Especially, we would like more doctors and midwives of all ethnic backgrounds, across all career stages, including White staff.
May the holy month of Ramadan offer peace and reflection as we purposely endorse belonging, inclusion and acceptance for all patients, communities and NHS colleagues. This is a dedicated time to re-focus and nurture our collective efforts on improving the lives of all those impacted by social exclusion and inequalities.
As Ramadan begins, we extend our warmest wishes for a time of reflection and renewal to all observing the holy month. #RamadanMubarak #NHS
This conference is part of that action - a timely and strategic response to address the leadership gap and build a future where Global Majority professionals are not only present, but leading, shaping, and transforming the system.
#RisingTogetherConference
It’s also #RaceEqualityWeek - a moment for organisations to reflect on how they name racism and discrimination, recognise its impact, and the responsibility we all share in eliminating it. We must listen, learn, reflect and, above all, act, because #ChangeNeedsAllOfUs
"Across the North of England, Global Majority nurses and midwives bring skill and resilience, yet evidence shows they remain underrepresented in leadership with limited progression into senior roles. Today, at the Caribbean African Health Network’s Rising Together Conference in Manchester, we’ll be discussing our work on the ethnicity pay and progression gap, exploring what the data tells us and the system-wide reform needed to address race inequality and the discrimination that holds back the careers of many Global Majority professionals." Owen Chinembiri, Assistant Director - Workforce
Today, at the Caribbean & African Health Network's Rising Together Conference, we’ll discuss our work on the ethnicity pay and progression gap, exploring what the data shows and the reform needed to tackle race inequality and the discrimination that holds back many Global Majority professionals.
We’ve been quoted in the Department of Health and Social Care's press release about the National Cancer Plan this morning: www.gov.uk/government/n...
Equity in cancer means everyone, everywhere deserves the best chance when it comes to prevention, early detection, treatment, and support.
At the @nhs-rho.bsky.social, we’re actively working to ensure cancer care is free from bias and rich in dignity.
"Cancer touches lives indiscriminately, but the level of care people often receive is far from equitable. On World Cancer Day, we focus on closing the care gap – highlighting that every person, regardless of their background, deserves equitable access to cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Let's work together for a world where health disparities are erased, and every individual has equitable access to the care they need and deserve." Professor Habib Naqvi MBE, Chief Executive, NHS Race and Health Observatory
Cancer knows no boundaries, but access to care should be universal and barrier-free.
At the launch of the National Cancer Plan today, we focus on equity.
We’re hosting an event today in London to bring together those involved in our work to improve maternity and neonatal care, specifically the 10 NHS trusts involved in our Learning Action Network, celebrating success and sharing learning – with more to come on this soon.
This cervical cancer prevention week, Leona Letts, our Senior Policy Officer, spotlights the need for urgent action to address the unacceptable inequities faced by ethnic minority women in gynaecological health.
Read more about the issues and what's being done: nhsrho.org/blogs/this-c... #NHS
Your insights matter. They will help us build a clearer understanding of how pay and progression are experienced in practice, and what is needed to create fairer career pathways in the NHS.
We’ve extended the deadline to complete the survey to 30 January🔗 surreyfbel.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
To ensure we hear from a diverse range of roles, grades and backgrounds, we are particularly encouraging staff at Band 7 and below, outside of the nursing profession, and working in acute, community health, ambulance, specialist or mental health trusts, to take part in these 90‑minute sessions.
Have your say on ethnic pay and progression in the NHS.
Thank you to everyone who has responded so far to our call for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic NHS staff to join our confidential online focus groups on pay, progression and career opportunities.
As part of a project we're funding, the Healthcare Education to Address Racialised Inequalities (HEARI) team is looking for examples of interventions within healthcare education to combat inequities/racism in the NHS.
Share your examples here: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/canterbury...
Visit our YouTube channel for full interviews with speakers 📹
www.youtube.com/@nhsraceandh...
Thank you to everyone who attended our 2025 Fair Futures Roadshows across the country, bringing staff and stakeholders together to explore evidence-based, practical solutions to tackle the ethnicity pay and progression gap in the NHS.
Catch highlights from our Midlands roadshow in Birmingham 👇
Our collaboration is part of the UK Department of Health and Social Care and Brazilian Health Ministry agreement to deepen cooperation on health.
In the years ahead, we will draw on expertise from both countries to help reduce health inequalities and foster equity worldwide.
"We’re thrilled to announce a landmark exchange partnership established between the Observatory and SUS-SUAS Sem Racismo (Health Without Racism) in Brazil, as part of the UK DHSC – Brazilian Health Ministry agreement to deepen cooperation on health. This exciting partnership will allow us to collaborate with Brazil on improving future health prospects and outcomes for our respective communities. This is another important step in cultivating collaborative learning for tackling inequalities in health across the globe." Professor Habib Naqvi MBE - Chief Executive, NHS Race and Health Observatory
We’re delighted to announce a landmark exchange partnership between the NHS Race & Health Observatory and SUS‑SUAS Sem Racismo (Health Without Racism) in Brazil to tackle racial inequalities in healthcare.
The Observatory is recruiting to posts for an Implementation Manager, Implementation Project Manager and Implementation Team Officer.
The Observatory is recruiting to posts for an Implementation Manager, Implementation Project Manager and Implementation Team Officer.
We welcome applications from talented individuals interested in catalysing action to tackle racial inequalities in health.
Apply now: nhsrho.org/about-us/wor...
As anti-immigration narratives deepen, it’s vital to remember the people behind the numbers, whether trained in the UK or abroad, that make a difference every day.
Read Owen Chinembiri’s blog on why immigration remains a lifeline for the NHS and healthcare sector: nhsrho.org/blogs/intern...
Yet, many pay a lot of additional charges to the government that UK citizens don’t have to pay, through visa fees and surcharges, while navigating discrimination and barriers to career progression.
