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.
Latest
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.
Statement in response to the latest British Social Attitudes survey
Responding to the latest British Social Attitudes survey, Professor, Dr Habib Naqvi, chief executive of the NHS Race and Health Observatory, said
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.