Statement in response to the Government announcement on DNA testing and research
Responding to today’s Government announcement on DNA testing and research, Dr Veline L’Esperance, Senior Clinical Advisor to the Observatory, said:
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Comment and analysis on key issues on ethnic health inequalities in health and social care.
Observatory unveils new interactive Health Action Resource Platform to help drive improvements in health outcomes
A new interactive digital platform – the Health Action Resource Platform (HARP) – centred on supporting healthcare organisations to tackle inequalities in health has been launched by the NHS Race and Health Observatory.
Invitation to tender: Community participation and co-production resource
An opportunity to work with us to develop an open-access resource to support the NHS and wider health system in embedding community participation and co-production.
Observatory commissions review into NHS Ethnicity Pay Gap
An independent review into ethnicity pay gaps in the NHS in England has been announced today by the NHS Race and Health Observatory.
Fair Futures: Regional Roadshows on Ethnicity Pay and Progression in Healthcare
A series of regional roadshows, taking place across the country between 18 September and 27 November 2025, will bring the healthcare system and allies together to address equity in pay and progression for NHS staff from Black, Asian, and ethnic minority backgrounds.
Invitation to tender: Maternal and neonatal image library
We are inviting bids to develop an open-access image library to support the identication of common medical conditions in Black, Asian and minority ethnic mothers and babies.
Statement in response to Five X More 2025 Black Maternity Experiences Report: Continuing the Conversation on Black Maternal Care In The UK
Responding to the Five X More 2025 Black Maternity Experiences Report, Dr Nandi Simpson, Director: Implementation, NHS Race and Health Observatory, said:
Upcoming tender: Work with us to embed community participation and co-production across the health system
On 6 August, we will be launching a tender to commission the creation of a new, open-access resource enabling community participation and co-production with Black, Asian, and minoritised ethnic patients, communities, and staff.
NHS Race and Health Observatory response to the 10 Year Health Plan
After much anticipation and consultation, the government has released its 10 Year Health Plan to “fundamentally rewire” our NHS. Read our initial reflections.
Statement in response to the government’s 10 Year Health Plan
Responding to the publication of the government’s 10 Year Health Plan, Professor Habib Naqvi, chief executive of the NHS Race and Health Observatory said:
New review to diversify healthcare education and training curricula
Teaching curricula widely studied by healthcare professionals working across the NHS are under review in an effort to improve patient care and reduce racialised health disparities.
Statement in response to publication of the NHS Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) 2024 data analysis
Response to publication of the NHS Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) data analysis for 2024.
Experts to work towards improving ethnic inclusion in research
The under-representation of ethnic minority communities taking part in research, along with the lack of systematic data collection and reporting, will be investigated by national health and care research stakeholders.