The 2023 data suggests that in 76% of NHS trusts, white applicants were significantly more likely than BME applicants to be appointed from shortlisting.
#WRES #OurNHSPeople #NHSLTWP

📢 We are thrilled to announce that Dr Habib Naqvi MBE, Chief Executive of NHS Race & Health Observatory will be joining our Fostering excellence in tackling inequality conference, exploring how to deliver transformational change through tackling racial inequality.

Register here 👉 bit.ly/3VdZqSw

In 2023, the largest representation of ethnic minority staff across NHS trusts in England was at Agenda for Change (AfC) band 5 at 38.5%. Representation at very senior managers pay band is steadily increasing - a 61.7% since 2018. #WRES #OurNHSPeople

The #NHSParlyAwards recognise outstanding staff contributions from across our talented workforce.

Nominations are now open for 2024. You can find out more about the criteria for each category, and how to suggest nominations to your local MP, at nhsparliamentaryawards.co.uk.

In 2023, 26.4% (380,108) of staff working in NHS trusts in England were from an ethnic minority background. An increase from 19.7% in 2019, 21% in 2020, 22.4% in 2021 and 24.2% in 2022 #WRES #OurNHSpeople #NHSLTWP

The #NHS Workforce Race Equality Standard 2023 report has been published by NHS WRES team.

We are pleased to see improvements in BME representation, however significant improvements still need to be made to ensure all colleagues feel included.

Read more👇 bit.ly/3DPOkII

The NHS has never been more diverse than it is today.

Today both the NHS Workforce Race Equality Standard and the NHS Workforce Disability Equality Standard have been published. Read about the progress being made and the work happening to improve further. england.nhs.uk/2024/03/nhs-ex…

Creating compassionate and inclusive cultures is a key ambition of the #NHSLongTermWorkforcePlan . We know staff who experience a miscarriage need time to heal, our new pregnancy and baby loss policy framework outlines support for #OurNHSpeople . Read here: bit.ly/3PlGSfj

1/2: Happy International Women’s Day to all the brilliant women working in the NHS! Women make up 76% of #OurNHSPeople . Support for women should not be limited to only one day. We must continue to work towards delivering the best experience for women across the NHS. #IWD2024

On #InternationalWomensDay , we’re celebrating Sarah, Lead Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, who developed a diverse range of soft prosthetics for patients who have had a mastectomy.

Sarah’s project empowers women and boosts their confidence post-surgery. 💙

1/6The #NSS2023 results show signs that in the last year staff are happier at work. Continuing to focus on improving culture and leadership will ensure that up to 130,000 fewer staff leave over the next 15 years: t.ly/w_YGM  #NHSLongTermWorkforcePlan

The #NSS2023 results published today provides invaluable insight into the experiences and working lives of #OurNHSPeople . We are very grateful to everyone who shared their thoughts. You can access the results here: t.ly/DeAK5

The NHS must continue to take a stand against racism and discrimination of any kind. Improving the experiences of #OurNHSPeople will benefit retention and continued attraction of new talents, which supports the ambitions set out in the #NHSLongTermWorkforcePlan
#RaceEqualityWeek

Today the NHS is expanding community pharmacy services. You can now go to your local pharmacy for treatment for seven common conditions and they may provide some prescription medicine without you needing to see a GP.

Read more about the service. england.nhs.uk/2024/01/over-1…

It was an honour to meet Gerda, who came to England on the Kindertransport in June 1938, during a visit to the Heathlands Village in Manchester.

The care she now receives at the The Fed takes into account her faith and what she has lived through.

#HolocaustMemorialDay

The NHS workforce is more diverse than ever. The NHS equality, diversity and inclusion improvement plan focuses on how the NHS can support and benefit from its workforce – attracting talent, retaining staff and ensuring greater diversity in leadership. england.nhs.uk/long-read/nhs-…

Today, some services will be affected due to strike action.

Please continue to come forward for NHS care. If you need urgent medical help, use 111, and if it is a serious or life-threatening emergency, please call 999.

Wishing you all a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year. From all of us, to you and yours. #WRES #OurNHSpeople

The Shout text service is a national staff support service for all our #OurNHSPeople . It provides immediate help and signposting to health and wellbeing support. The service is confidential and available to NHS staff 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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