Observatory commissions review into NHS Ethnicity Pay Gap
An independent review into ethnicity pay gaps in the NHS in England has been announced today 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.
Fair Futures: Regional Roadshows on Ethnicity Pay and Progression in Healthcare
A series of regional roadshows, taking place across the country between 18 September and 27 November 2025, will bring the healthcare system and allies together to address equity in pay and progression for NHS staff from Black, Asian, and ethnic minority backgrounds.
Invitation to tender: Maternal and neonatal image library
We are inviting bids to develop an open-access image library to support the identication of common medical conditions in Black, Asian and minority ethnic mothers and babies.
Statement in response to Five X More 2025 Black Maternity Experiences Report: Continuing the Conversation on Black Maternal Care In The UK
Responding to the Five X More 2025 Black Maternity Experiences Report, Dr Nandi Simpson, Director: Implementation, NHS Race and Health Observatory, said:
NHS Race and Health Observatory response to the 10 Year Health Plan
After much anticipation and consultation, the government has released its 10 Year Health Plan to “fundamentally rewire” our NHS. Read our initial reflections.
Statement in response to the government’s 10 Year Health Plan
Responding to the publication of the government’s 10 Year Health Plan, Professor Habib Naqvi, chief executive of the NHS Race and Health Observatory said:
New review to diversify healthcare education and training curricula
Teaching curricula widely studied by healthcare professionals working across the NHS are under review in an effort to improve patient care and reduce racialised health disparities.
Community based hair and beauty salons to promote health checks
The NHS Race and Health Observatory is backing an innovative project to empower hairdressers and beauty salon therapists to promote the uptake of NHS Health Checks and promote breast cancer awareness amongst diverse female clientele.
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.
‘Haplo Transplant’ Cured Our Sickle Cell Disease
General interventions and medications such as hydroxyurea, morphine and blood transfusions were hit and miss, usually giving relief for a period but the sickling would return with vengeance.
New review to examine health inequalities in Jewish communities
Low immunisations, high Covid-19 rates and increased breast cancer risks – some of several health inequalities disproportionally found amongst Jewish communities in England – are set to be explored in new review commissioned by the NHS Race and Health Observatory.
Policy Briefing: The Ockenden review
This briefing examines the Ockenden review through the lens of race equality and makes recommendations for best practice in the future.
Public Digital announced to lead Observatory’s Sickle Cell Disease digital discovery project
Barriers to treatment, support and emergency healthcare faced by patients experiencing acute painful sickle cell episodes will be investigated by the NHS Race and Health Observatory.
NHS Race and Health Observatory Announces New Board Member
The Chief Executive of University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, Eugine Yafele, has been appointed as a new Board member of the NHS Race and Health Observatory. Eugine will ensure a continued focus on acute delivery as the previous acute expert Board member Patricia Miller has taken on a new role.
Build Back Fairer: Social Determinants, ethnicity and health
The Covid-19 pandemic exposed underlying inequalities in society and amplified them. Three striking features of the pandemic in Britain illustrate. First, is the social gradient in mortality from Covid – the greater the deprivation of area of residence, the higher the mortality rate.
Research grant awarded to address mental health needs for Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller communities
The NHS Race and Health Observatory has awarded a £100k research grant to the University of Worcester to investigate how mental health services are engaging Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities across the UK.