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.
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Comment and analysis on key issues on ethnic health inequalities in health and social care.
New Online Health Hub To Tackle Inequalities in Genomic Healthcare
A strategic partnership with the NHS North Thames Genomic Medicine Service (NT GMS) designed to ensure better access, understanding and information to genomic medicine and research has been announced by the NHS Race and Health Observatory.
Standing in Solidarity with Jamaica
In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa which has brought devastation across Jamaica, the NHS Race and Health Observatory extends its heartfelt condolences and unwavering support to all those affected.
Statement in response to Government announcement on plans to tackle antisemitism and racism in the NHS
Responding to the government’s new measures outlined to tackle antisemitism and racism across government and the NHS, Professor Habib Naqvi, chief executive of the NHS Race and Health Observatory, said:
Invitation to tender: Culturally adapted dementia care
An opportunity to work with us to review routes of access for dementia diagnosis and care services in England.
Voices of Care Roundtable Podcast with Prof Habib Naqvi, Sir Julian Hartley, CQC and Charlie Massey, GMC
Professor Habib Naqvi, RHO chief executive speaks alongside Sir Julian Hartley, chief executive of the CQC and Charlie Massey, chief executive of the GMC on the Voices of Care podcast.
Observatory Launches New NHS Workforce Roadshows
A series of national and regional roadshows launch in Manchester this week to address the ethnicity pay and progression gap impacting the NHS workforce.
Sickle Cell Patients Face Unequal Care: New Report Highlights
A new report which compares and contrasts disparities found across rare genetic diseases has been published on World Sickle Cell Day, today, 19 June.
Invitation to Tender: Bullying, Harassment, and Abuse
NHS Staff survey data shows that bullying, harassment, and abuse towards and amongst NHS staff continues to be rampant.
Statement in response to the Westminster Hall debate, Black Maternal Health Awareness Week 2025
On Tuesday 29 April, Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP secured a Westminster Hall debate on Black Maternal Health Awareness Week.
Observatory signs unique partnership agreement with NICE to tackle inequalities in health
In a unique pairing, the NHS Race and Health Observatory has announced the signing of a landmark agreement with the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to tackle persistent and systemic ethnic health inequalities.
RHO Strategy 2025-2027
Our Strategy for 2025-2027 frames more equitable healthcare with robust and co-designed ambitions for the Observatory and for the sector as a whole.
RHO response to 2024 NHS Staff Survey results
The latest NHS Staff Survey results show some improvements from previous years, with some of the survey results back to pre-pandemic levels. However, discrimination at work remains a concern having reached its highest level in five years.
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.
Independent Review Explores the Cost of Racism to the NHS
Racism affects not only people’s health and well-being but their economic lives too. The broad costs of racism also include an unnecessary financial burden on the NHS and a cost to the economy according to a new paper released today by the NHS Race and Health Observatory.
NHS Operational Planning Guidance 25/26: What will it mean for race equity?
The NHS last week published its operational planning guidance for 2025/26. Though it doesn't sound glamorous, this is where the new government can get into the nuts and bolts of their agenda for the health service.