New major review to tackle barriers in dementia care
Long standing barriers that prevent Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities from accessing timely NHS dementia care and support will be examined as part of a new major review.
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Comment and analysis on key issues on ethnic health inequalities in health and social care.
Statement in response to the Lord Mann review of antisemitism and other forms of racism across the NHS and healthcare regulatory system
Responding to the recommendations of Lord Mann’s review published today, Professor Habib Naqvi, chief executive, NHS Race and Health Observatory, said:
Invitation to tender: Review of anti-racism in NHS leadership training
An opportunity to work with us to critically examine the extent to which NHS leadership programmes adopt an anti-racism approach.
UK Regulators Sign New Principles to Tackle Racism
In an unprecedented move, national UK health and social care regulators including the Care Quality Commission (CQC), General Medical Council (GMC) and Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) have today committed & signed up to nine new shared anti-racism principles to help tackle longstanding racism experienced by health and social care staff.
NHS Leaders Set To Address Workplace Race Equality
More than 150 senior leaders including former and current chief executives, board members and directors will join a leadership event designed to help NHS organisations confront, address and implement race equality in the workplace.
Observatory to support delivery of new national programme targeting racism and discrimination in maternity and neonatal care
A groundbreaking new national programme designed to address stark ethnic inequalities found in maternal and neonatal care has been established between NHS England and the NHS Race and Health Observatory.
NHS Genomics Hub Tests for New Anti-Cancer Drug Variant
Routine genetic testing to guide use of chemotherapy has incorporated a new “African” gene variant which could potentially help save the lives of Black and ethnic minority cancer patients.
Statement in response to hospital failings which led to a woman’s death from sickle cell
Responding to the inquest into the death of Irene Dzifa King Arthur, which heard that the 47‑year‑old who had sickle cell, might have survived had she received an urgent blood transfusion, Dr Carl Reynolds, Sickle Cell Medical Advisor at the NHS Race and Health Observatory, said:
Observatory Chief Executive confirmed as member of Maternity Taskforce
Observatory Chief Executive confirmed as member of Maternity Taskforce.
Invitation to Tender: Development Partner for the NHS Race and Health Observatory (RHO) Website and Health Action Resource Platform (HARP)
The NHS Race and Health Observatory seeks a highly capable software development organisation to take over the maintenance of the NHS RHO website and ongoing development, maintenance, and strategic evolution of the Health Action Resource Platform.
Mental health services must act to reverse the traumatic effects of racism
Our new report finds that racism not only causes trauma and mental illness but also prevents people from getting the right support for their mental health.
Statement from the NHS Race and Health Observatory in response to the interim report from Baroness Amos, Chair of the independent National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation
Responding to interim findings of Maternity and Neonatal Services in England published today, Professor Habib Naqvi, chief executive, NHS Race and Health Observatory, said:
New Programme to Tackle NHS Bullying, Harassment and Abuse Announced
A 16-month programme aimed at closing the ethnicity gap in bullying, harassment and abuse claims has been announced by the NHS Race and Health Observatory.
NHS leader on ethnic health inequalities makes urgent call for people from minority ethnic backgrounds to learn CPR
Dr Habib Naqvi, the director in charge of the NHS Race and Health Observatory, is calling on everybody, and particularly people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds to learn CPR skills this Restart A Heart Day, October 16.
Why Black History Month is a golden opportunity to reflect on the future of Black mental health
In recent times, there has been greater awareness of Black History Month. Dr Chuks Nwuba, a speciality doctor in eating disorders, argues that this should be leveraged to improve the mental health stigma endemic in the Black community.
Top 50 Black and Minority Ethnic Health Leaders Announced
Leading black and minority ethnic individuals working across healthcare have been recognised in the Health Service Journal’s annual listing of the top 50 most influential black and minority ethnic people in health, announced today.
Renewing our bold call for door-to-door vaccination units: we cannot afford to leave anyone behind this winter.
COVID-19 has painfully exposed the devastating impact inequalities in our society can have. With the benefit of hindsight, we cannot afford to leave our ethnic minorities communities behind this winter. Dr Halima Begum, CEO of the Runnymede Trust, on the case for door-to-door vaccination units.
Reflections of South Asian Heritage Month
My own interest in health and ethnicity was sparked only a few years ago, not because of my NHS role, but due to a life-transforming experience taking part in the BBC1 documentary ‘My Family, Partition & Me’ in 2017.
NHS Update Guidance On Blood Oxygen Monitors
In April 2021, the NHS Race and Health Observatory published a rapid review with recommendations into the accuracy of Pulse Oximeter readings for people from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.
Ethnic inequalities in mortality rates and life expectancy in England and Wales: Why we should treat experimental statistics with caution
Experimental statistics, published by the ONS, suggest that ethnic minority people have longer life expectancies than White people. In this blog NHS Race and Health Observatory board member, Professor James Nazroo and colleagues examine the nature of these statistics and why they should be treated with caution.
Likkle but talawah
Over the years, having reached a point of exasperation, I accepted the struggle, hurdles and challenges to overcome can’t take place in isolation.
Caution urged amid lifting of lockdown restrictions and Eid celebrations
The independent NHS Race and Health Observatory and the Muslim Doctors Association are urging caution ahead of lockdown relaxation rules which coincide with the Muslim festival of Eid ul-Adha next week, 19 July.