Bullying, Harassment and Abuse
NHS Staff survey data shows that bullying, harassment, and abuse towards and amongst NHS staff continues to be rampant.
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Comment and analysis on key issues on ethnic health inequalities in health and social care.
Patients report alarming lack of trust in NHS primary care providers
Results of a survey on the level of trust that Black, Asian and ethnic minority patients have with NHS primary care service providers reveal alarming levels of discrimination and mistrust.
New resource to help tackle suicide risk in Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities
A series of three short films released today, and supported by the NHS Race and Health Observatory, explore the spate of suicides amongst Britain’s 600,000 Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people
Partnership announced to improve diversity in patient access to genomic medicine in the NHS
Generations of Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities could reap the benefits of genomic and precision medicine following the commissioning of a new study.
Observatory commissions pioneering work to tackle barriers faced by children with sickle cell disease
Barriers faced by children and young people living with sickle cell as they transition from NHS paediatric to adult health care providers are set to be explored and tackled.
Statement in response to new Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) report on NHS temporary workforce and patient safety
Response to today’s HSSIB investigation report which highlights how discrimination is preventing NHS temporary workers speaking up.
Review to explore cancer drug limitations due to ethnic gene variations
Wider genetic testing could save lives, reduce costs and help thousands of Black, Asian and ethnic minority patients at risk of severe side effects resulting from chemotherapy drugs.
MFT selected to review effective monitoring for jaundice in Black, Asian and ethnic minority newborns
The NHS Race and Health Observatory has commissioned further work into neonatal screening assessments which effectively identify jaundice in Black, Asian and ethnic minority babies.
PODCAST: Health inequalities associated with race
Listen in to Professor Habib Naqvi, Chief Executive of the NHS Race and Health Observatory and Dr Rohan Mehra, Royal College of Physicians clinical education fellow, (Infectious diseases/microbiology SPR).