NHS Race and Health Observatory
Investigating the impact of race and ethnicity on people’s health.
Hosted by the NHS Alliance and supported by NHS England, the NHS Race and Health Observatory works to identify and tackle ethnic inequalities in health and care. It does this by facilitating research, making health policy recommendations and enabling long-term transformational change.
The observatory works with experts from the UK and internationally to offer analysis and policy recommendations to improve health outcomes for NHS patients, communities and staff.
- Event
An evening with Victor Adebowale: Championing inclusive leadership
29 October 202617:30 - 20:30In-person
Join the BME Leadership Network for an evening of discussion, learning and networking with Lord Victor Adebowale and special guests.
Race equality
- Event
Using quality improvement to address inequalities in maternity care
8 October 202610:30 - 12:00Online
This webinar will explore what effective local action can look like in response to racial inequality in maternity and neonatal care.
Improvement
Quality
Race equality
Health inequalities
- Insights
‘It should not fall to those experiencing racism to fix the conditions that allow it to persist’
24 Sep 2026
Sir Ciarán Devane, chief executive of the NHS Alliance on leadership and race equality in the NHS.
Race equality
Workforce
Leadership
- Insights
Why are ethnic minority leaders leaving the NHS?
16 Sep 2026
Exploring the scale of racism, exclusion and inequity experienced by ethnic minority staff in the NHS.
Race equality
Workforce
Leadership
Neighbourhood health
- News
NHS risks haemorrhaging ethnic minority leaders because of racism
15 Sep 2026
Dame Donna Kinnair and Sir Ciarán Devane respond to report highlighting the impact of racism on ethnic minority leaders in the NHS.
Race equality
Workforce
Leadership
- Report
Ethnic minority leadership in the NHS
15 Sep 2026
Progression, representation, retention and organisational culture
Workforce
Race equality
Leadership