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.
Open statement in response to racist and violent protests
We strongly condemn the racist violence that we have all witnessed over the last few days and our thoughts remain with the families and friends who are grieving loved ones.
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.
RHO statement in response to the Nursing and Midwifery Council Independent Culture Review
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Independent Culture Review published today highlights unacceptable behaviours, processes and culture within the NMC.
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.