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An evening with Victor Adebowale: Championing inclusive leadership

29 October 202617:30 - 20:30

Woburn conference centre, Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9HQ

In-person

  • Race equality

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Overview

Join the BME Leadership Network (BLN) for a special evening with Lord Victor Adebowale as he delivers his final address to the network as chair of the NHS Alliance.

Together with network members and allies, we'll reflect on the progress made towards a more inclusive NHS while exploring the challenges that remain in the journey of becoming a truly anti-racist institution.

Chaired by Lord Victor and featuring Professor Dame Donna Kinnair and special guests, the evening will include thought-provoking discussion, shared learning and an opportunity to connect with colleagues committed to driving meaningful change.

Why this matters

Research and engagement have given the BLN a clear understanding of the experiences of Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) colleagues in healthcare. While progress has been made, many continue to experience racism, exclusion and inequity within the NHS.

Lord Victor Adebowale has described four forms of racism that healthcare must tackle:

  • Racism by omission.
  • Racism by fear.
  • Racism by belief.
  • Racism straight, no chaser.

To support organisations and leaders in taking meaningful action, explore NHS Employers' Anti-racism in the NHS hub, which brings together practical resources, insights and guidance to help create more inclusive and equitable workplaces.

Agenda

Agenda

Thursday 29 Oct

  1. 17:30Arrival and registration

  2. 18:00Reflections from chair Lord Victor, Prof Dame Donna and special guests

  3. 19:30Drinks and networking

Speakers

Lord Victor Adebowale CBE

Lord Victor Adebowale CBE

Chair

The NHS Alliance

Professor Dame Donna Kinnair

Professor Dame Donna Kinnair

Non-Executive Director

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Professor Dame Donna Kinnair

Professor Dame Donna Kinnair

Non-Executive Director

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Professor Dame Donna Kinnair has held various roles in the NHS across primary and acute care, including clinical director of emergency medicine at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals and executive director of nursing for the South East London Cluster board. Previously at the Royal College of Nursing Donna was chief executive and general secretary from 2018-2021. She advised the Prime Minister’s Commission on the future of nursing and midwifery in 2010 and served as nurse/child health assessor to the Victoria Climbié Inquiry. In 2008, she was made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire for services to nursing.

More speakers to be announced.

How to book

Attendance is free, but spaces are limited. Please book only if you plan to attend. If the event is fully booked, a waiting list will be established. If you're no longer able to attend, please notify us as soon as possible.

Once you've registered, we'll send you a calendar invitation or confirmation that you've been placed on the waiting list. Please allow a few days for this to be received.

If you have any questions or issues relating to booking, please get in touch with the team.

Who should attend

  • Members of the BME Leadership Network.
  • Senior allies (executive level) committed to advancing the network’s inclusion and equity ambitions.