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.
EventAn evening with Victor Adebowale: Championing inclusive leadership
29 October 202617:30 - 20:30In-personJoin the BME Leadership Network for an evening of discussion, learning and networking with Lord Victor Adebowale and special guests.
Race equality
- News
Taskforce calls on NHS organisations to adopt successful trainee scheme
20 Aug 2026Health leaders are being encouraged to support communications trainee schemes through a toolkit developed by South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.
Workforce
Race equality
- Insights
NHS Communications Trainee Scheme Toolkit
11 Aug 2026Developed by South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, this toolkit helps NHS organisations establish communications trainee schemes and widen access to the profession.
Communications
Race equality
Workforce
- News
Survey racism findings "deeply disturbing"
4 Aug 2026Matthew Hopkins responds to survey findings from the Society of Radiographers highlighting incidents of racism.
Race equality
Workforce
- News
Urgent action needed to protect NHS staff amid rising harassment, discrimination and abuse
10 Jun 2026Sir Ciarán Devane, the new chief executive of The NHS Alliance, has warned that staff from diverse backgrounds feel particularly under threat at present.
Race equality
- News
The NHS Alliance response to Sir Jim Mackey at NHS ConfedExpo
10 Jun 2026Sir Ciarán Devane responds to Sir Jim Mackey's speech at NHS ConfedExpo.
Delivery and performance
Leadership
Race equality