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Genomics and precision medicine are currently at the cutting edge of medical technology and promise a world in which treatments can be more targeted and effective.

“Health and care organisations must become better aligned in their duty of care to improve healthcare services for black and minority ethnic patients resulting in substantial shifts towards more positive outcomes for diverse communities.

Occupational causes of ill health are often overlooked and are a significant cause of ethnic health disparities. Artificial stone silicosis is a case in point and an artificial stone ban is needed to protect all workers, argue Dr Sheipahli Gandhi and Dr Carl Reynolds.

The most vulnerable in society are often those who experience the cumulative impact of health inequalities. Our work to identify and tackle ethnic health inequalities recognises the complexity of the social determinants of health as well as the resulting effect that can have on individual personal choices.  

This report, produced in partnership with the University of Leicester, the University of Nottingham, and UCL, presents the first six-monthly update on the REACH-OUT programme, outlining the rationale and methodology that will drive the work. 

The NHS Race & Health Observatory was formally established in April 2021, with a remit to examine ethnic health inequalities in England and beyond.

This report – Inequalities in Mental Health Care for Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller Communities: Identifying Best Practice is a comprehensive review that explores a lack of mental health care provision for these communities; captures first hand insight; and highlights good practice examples from six effective services across England, most of them run by voluntary Gypsy, Roma and Traveller organisations.

Trauma informed care has been increasingly explored within services over recent years both in health and social care, as well as criminal justice. Broadly speaking, a trauma-informed approach to care can be described as one which ‘aims to provide an environment where a person who has experienced trauma feels safe and can develop trust’.

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Independent Culture Review published today highlights unacceptable behaviours, processes and culture within the NMC.