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.
COVID-19 health inequalities: Keeping our focus now and beyond the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all of us. Millions across the country have acquired or been diagnosed with the infection, with thousands suffering its debilitating medium and long-term effects.
NHS Race and Health Observatory appoints sickle cell advisor
The NHS Race and Health Observatory is pleased to announce the new appointment of a medical advisor to explore sickle cell inequalities in NHS healthcare delivery.
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.