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.
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Comment and analysis on key issues on ethnic health inequalities in health and social care.
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.
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.
NHS Race and Health Observatory response to The Bureau of Investigative Journalism – undocumented migrants
The NHS Race and Health Observatory has issued a response to The Bureau of Investigative Journalism survey report into undocumented migrants.
NHS Race and Health Observatory response to Health and Care Bill
“Health and care organisations must become better aligned in their duty of care to improve healthcare services for black and minority ethnic patients resulting in substantial shifts towards more positive outcomes for diverse communities.
NHS Race and Health Observatory launch consultation on ethnicity terminology
The NHS Race and Health Observatory has today issued a new survey for stakeholders and communities to engage over preferred terminology for describing ethnic identity.
COVID-19 vaccinations and race equality: no trust without agency
For most of us, agency is something that, until recently, was easy to take for granted. In normal life, we make hundreds of choices every day and feel, for the most part, that decisions regarding our life and our health are ours to make. In other words, we feel free.
Windrush passenger, Alford Gardner, 95, reflects on 73rd anniversary and Covid-19
Today, 73 years after the arrival of the SS Empire Windrush from the Caribbean to the UK, 95-year-old Windrush passenger, Alford Gardner, tells the NHS Race and Health Observatory about his journey and how he has spent the past year in lockdown.
NHS Race and Health Observatory welcomes new US partnership to tackle health inequalities
Following the announcement today by the UK government, the NHS Race and Health Observatory warmly welcomes the announcement of the partnership with the US Centre for Disease Control’s Office of Minority Health and Health Equity.
Ethnicity coding in health care
Health care is becoming more digitalised, and data-driven. Precision medicine, clinical decision support systems and predictive analytics are no longer the future, but our present. Covid 19 has also accelerated the adoption of new technologies and new ways of working.
Building trust takes time. The key is starting the conversation.
Public health will not work without the public’s trust. Unfortunately, there is a loss of trust in public institutions among some in our ethnic minority communities.