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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.
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.
Responding to publication of comprehensive new measures outlined today to tackle antisemitism and racism across government and the NHS, Professor Habib Naqvi, chief executive officer, NHS Race and Health Observatory, said:
Open statement from the NHS Race and Health Observatory on addressing racism across healthcare.
Responding to the Five X More 2025 Black Maternity Experiences Report, Dr Nandi Simpson, Director: Implementation, NHS Race and Health Observatory, said:
Response to publication of the NHS Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) data analysis for 2024.
Year-round action is needed to tackle the intersecting racialised and sexualised violence targeting minoritised ethnic women receiving and providing healthcare.
Response to today’s HSSIB investigation report which highlights how discrimination is preventing NHS temporary workers speaking up.
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Independent Culture Review published today highlights unacceptable behaviours, processes and culture within the NMC.
Responding to the Birth Trauma Inquiry report, Professor Habib Naqvi, chief executive, NHS Race and Health Observatory, said:
