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.
Research tenders invited to address structural health inequalities
The independent NHS Race and Health Observatory has today published a series of invitations to commission reviews which explore the gaps in health care provision for racialised and minority ethnic communities and offer evidence-based recommendations for change.
Survey to explore levels of ‘trust’ patients have in NHS Primary Care Services
A survey to assess levels of ‘trust’ Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities have in the primary care services they engage with has been launched by the independent NHS Race and Health Observatory.
Statement in response to Government review of mandatory vaccinations
“The Observatory welcomes the Government’s decision announced on 31 January, to consult on ending a legal requirement for front-line NHS staff in England to be vaccinated against Covid-19.
‘Race, Racism and Health’ Conference Announced
Some of the most influential figures on race and health inequalities will take part in the independent NHS Race and Health Observatory’s forthcoming international conference on ‘Race, Racism and Health’.
Communities urged to get jabbed this New Year
“We are now experiencing the highest rates of COVID-19 infections since the pandemic began, but there still remains lingering doubt about vaccines and boosters amongst some of our Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups, especially those from Bangladeshi and Pakistani communities.
NHS Race and Health Observatory Sign Memorandum of Understanding with US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The UK’s independent NHS Race and Health Observatory has today announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Office of Minority Health and Health Equity (CDC).
Race and Health Observatory to work with UK academic team to explore impact of Long-COVID on UK Healthcare Workers
The NHS Race and Health Observatory has today announced the start of a three-year study to investigate the long-term impact of COVID on NHS healthcare workers (HCWs) across the UK from diverse ethnic backgrounds and roles.
International Experts on Race and Health call for greater vaccine access in response to the Omicron variant
Responding to the new COVID-19 Omicron variant, the Professor leading the NHS Race and Health Observatory’s International Race and Health Experts Group, has warned, “vaccine equity” is a fundamental requirement across the globe.
NHS Race Observatory calls for support of health inequality leads
Senior Leaders assigned to improve health inequalities in the NHS need to be supported and equipped to tackle local health inequalities with their progress mapped against key action plans.