Damehood for Chair of the NHS Race and Health Observatory
The Chair of the NHS Race and Health Observatory, Marie Gabriel, has been made Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in His Majesty the King’s 2025 New Year’s Honours.
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Comment and analysis on key issues on ethnic health inequalities in health and social care.
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 engages on actions to tackle race disparities in health
The NHS Race and Health Observatory (RHO) today (8 November) engaged on its key ambitions and future priorities to tackle racial health disparities across England.
Statement in response to the CQC State of Care report
Responding to the State of Care report, Sam Rodger, Assistant Director, Policy and Strategy of the NHS Race and Health Observatory said:
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 Lord Darzi review
Responding to the Darzi Review findings, Professor Habib Naqvi, chief executive of the NHS Race and Health Observatory said:
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).
Evaluation of the NHS Race and Health Observatory /Institute for Healthcare Improvement Maternal and Neonatal Learning and Action Network Programme
In January 2024, the NHS Race and Health Observatory launched a landmark pilot Learning and Action Network (LAN) to address stark disparities in maternal, perinatal and neonatal health outcomes.
New report reveals solutions to stark exclusion of ethnic minority communities in genetic research
Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities are poorly represented in genetic medicine research and artificial intelligence-based risk prediction tools used to calculate the chance of developing future disease.
Manifesto for Race and Health: Seven Priorities For A New Government
As the UK prepares for a pivotal general election on 4 July, the NHS Race and Health Observatory has unveiled its manifesto proposal for the next government.
Towards better sickle cell transition services
The Observatory’s proposed work programme on children and young persons’ sickle cell care focuses on identifying and rolling out optimal transition (from paediatric to adult services) care.
Statement in response to publication of the Birth Trauma Inquiry report, Listen to Mums: Ending the Postcode Lottery on Perinatal Care
Responding to the Birth Trauma Inquiry report, Professor Habib Naqvi, chief executive, NHS Race and Health Observatory, said:
Exploration of current practice to reduce ethnic health inequalities within healthcare education
Migrant and ethnic minority communities often encounter challenges within healthcare systems.
Identification and assessment of ethnic health inequalities that exist within the Genomic Medicine Service
The NHS Genomic Medicine Service was commissioned in October 2018 by NHS England.
Statement in response to publication of the NHS Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) 2023 data analysis
Responding to publication of the NHS Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) data analysis for 2023, Dr Nandi Simpson, Implementation director, NHS Race and Health Observatory, said:
Statement in response to comments made by Frank Hester
Responding to comments made by Frank Hester, Professor Habib Naqvi, chief executive of the NHS Race and Health Observatory, said:
Statement in response to publication of the Equity in Medical Devices Independent Review
Responding to the publication of the Independent Review, Professor Habib Naqvi, chief executive
Statement in response to the latest NHS Staff Survey
Responding to the results of the latest NHS Staff Survey,
Statement in response to the Independent Review of Maternity Services, Nottingham University Hospitals
Statement - Independent Review of Maternity Services, Nottingham University Hospitals
Statement in response to Labour Party’s plans for a ‘mission-driven’ Race Equality Act
Several commitments have been announced today around transforming the Race Equality Act including:
New Learning Network Set to Improve Maternal and Neonatal Health Outcomes
A landmark Learning and Action Network designed to address stark disparities in maternal, perinatal and neonatal health outcomes for women from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds will officially launch on January 24.
Statement in response to the December 2023 maternal reports by MBRRACE-UK and Sands
Responding to the latest maternal reports by MBRRACE-UK and Sands, Professor Habib Naqvi, chief executive of the NHS Race and Health Observatory, said:
NHS ‘Talking Therapies’ Review identifies Barriers in Accessing Care
A landmark independent review of services provided by NHS Talking Therapies has identified that psychotherapy services need better tailoring to meet the needs of Black and minoritised ethnic groups.
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.
Race and Health Observatory host first webinar to address COVID-19 hesitancy
Leading Black and minority ethnic health experts from the NHS Race and Health Observatory addressed key concerns, facts and misinformation over COVID-19 and vaccines in a live webinar which attracted over 870 people today, 11 February.
New review to examine how the NHS communicates with Jewish communities
Health inequalities experienced disproportionally by Jewish communities in England will be addressed in new research announced today (31 July 2023) by the NHS Race and Health Observatory.
New review identifies poorer care and lower life expectancy for ethnic minorities with a learning disability
People with a learning disability from Black, South Asian (Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi heritage) and minority ethnic backgrounds face shorter life expectancy triggered by poorer healthcare access, experience and outcomes.
NHS Race and Health Observatory calls for new maternity assessments for minority ethnic newborns
Tests that indicate the health of newborns, moments after birth, are limited and not fit-for-purpose for Black, Asian and ethnic minority babies, and need immediate revision according to the NHS Race and Health Observatory.
What does Windrush 75 mean for the NHS?
The Windrush Generation endured the worst of racism and anti-blackness. It wasn’t just the ‘colour bar’ ‘that they endured but the ongoing issues of the impact of empire and colonisation. And we need to recognise, too, that racism and injustice can still be experienced today.
Race Observatory Explores Cost of Racism to NHS at ConfedExpo
Better care, training and anti-racist policies could significantly increase workforce numbers and productivity in the NHS, improve patient experience, and save millions of pounds spent annually on addressing racism claims brought by staff, clinicians and patients, according to a panel of health and race experts speaking at the Confed Expo conference today, 15 June.
Open statement from the NHS Race and Health Observatory to the healthcare system on addressing racism in the workplace
Over recent weeks, we have seen a number of employment tribunals, independent reviews and an active petition to the UK Government to commission an independent inquiry into injustices suffered by Black, Asian and ethnic minority NHS staff
Statement in response to the NHS Workforce Race Equality Standard report, 2022.
“The latest Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) data report reiterates the fact that whilst the NHS is diverse, it’s not always inclusive. We welcome the increase in the overall number of Black, Asian and ethnic minority staff joining the NHS workforce, including the slight rise at board level, but there still remains unacceptable levels of discrimination, bullying, harassment and barriers to progression for significant proportions of our diverse staff.
Digital care plans can transform NHS services for sickle cell patients
First-hand accounts of patients suffering acute, painful sickle cell episodes reveal poor experience of hospital care outlined in a new report published today.
Reflections on the Joint Committee’s report on the Draft Mental Health Bill 2022
Reflections on the Joint Committee’s report on the Draft Mental Health Bill 2022 from Steve Gilbert and Professor J S Bamrah, co-chairs of the Observatory’s Mental Health Working Group.