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First-hand accounts of patients suffering acute, painful sickle cell episodes reveal poor experience of hospital care outlined in a new report published today.

As the Patient Safety Commissioner, my role is to champion the voice of patients and my goal is that every patient will feel that their voice and views matter – and that means all patients.

Health care is becoming more digitalised, and data-driven. Precision medicine, clinical decision support systems and predictive analytics are no longer the future, but our present. Covid 19 has also accelerated the adoption of new technologies and new ways of working.

The Windrush Generation endured the worst of racism and anti-blackness. It wasn’t just the ‘colour bar’ ‘that they endured but the ongoing issues of the impact of empire and colonisation. And we need to recognise, too, that racism and injustice can still be experienced today.

With a general election set to take place on July 4th, the UKs major political parties have been outlining their promises to the nation and presenting their visions for a better country. But what are England's major parties saying about race equity and health?

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

With Professor Ara Darzi soon to report on his review of the NHS, the RHO has been making the case that race equity should be a key metric in any analysis of the service’s performance.

Response to today’s HSSIB investigation report which highlights how discrimination is preventing NHS temporary workers speaking up.

Responding to the State of Care report, Sam Rodger, Assistant Director, Policy and Strategy of the NHS Race and Health Observatory said:

Year-round action is needed to tackle the intersecting racialised and sexualised violence targeting minoritised ethnic women receiving and providing healthcare.