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 together NHS and healthcare leaders, managers, EDI professionals, clinicians, researchers, and advocates to confront and address the current state of racial inequalities within the NHS workforce.

Despite ongoing initiatives, data show that staff from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, who make up approximately 30 per cent of the NHS workforce, continue to face disproportionate barriers to career progression. Persistent pay gaps also remain a concern: NHS England’s report on the diversity pay gap for 2023/24 reveals that ethnic minority staff — overall — are paid less on average than their White colleagues.

During these events, participants will engage in keynote presentations, panel discussions, and interactive workshops that focus on data trends, research, and effective strategies for improvement. Case studies will not only highlight the challenges, but also the actions that can be taken to make the NHS a fairer and more equitable workplace for individuals from all ethnic backgrounds.

It’s essential that the system comes together to tackle racial bias and discrimination to improve staff experiences – not least because we know of the evidence-based link between fully engaged, supported staff, and better outcomes for all patients.

Join us as we transition from data to action, from action to impact, and from impact to accountability.

Who Should Attend:

They are designed for NHS staff tackling inequalities – advocates committed to making a difference, and those curious to learn more, examples including:

• Heads of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion / Chief Diversity Officers
• Directors of Human Resources / Chief People Officers
• Health Inequalities Programme Leads
• Executive directors / Non-Executive Directors
• Analysts
• Clinicians

We also welcome researchers, trade union representatives and anyone committed to advancing racial equity in the NHS who fall outside of the above list. Current employment with the NHS is not required.

Roadshow dates and locations

We’re currently finalising the venues, but the dates and locations are confirmed below. Each event will run from 9am to 5pm and will feature fantastic speakers, specially selected for each location.

We are committed to hosting an inclusive and accessible event that enables everyone to attend and engage fully.

Please email [email protected] in advance of the event to let us know how we can support you to take part on the day. If you have any additional queries about the event, please get in touch.