Today, on #WindrushDay, I think back to 2015 when we organised the NHS’ first national event, at St Thomas’ Hospital, in celebration of the passengers of the SS Empire Windrush, and their contribution and legacy to the NHS workforce that we have today. 1/5 🧵

Many turned out to listen to Sam King (Windrush passenger) and to celebrate those who arrived on Empire Windrush and their contribution to the NHS and wider society. #WindrushDay 2/5

Today we launch our programme to increase representation of diverse communities in health research. We will strengthen our collaboration with National Institute for Health and Care Research and others to build on our joint commitment for research inclusion. See more nhsrho.org/news/experts-t…

Some exciting news! Fishermen the Smile Together dental van will be in #Newlyn 14th to 17th July & 11th to 14th Aug. 9am to approx 4.30pm book appts using QR code Fishermen's Mission Seafarers Hospital Society

At a time of unprecedented NHS challenge, long term thinking is essential & we need to be aspiring towards a healthcare system that serves all communities equitably. Our CEO, Prof Habib Naqvi, responds to publication of the 10 Year Health Plan, read here: nhsrho.org

At 168 pages long, there’s a lot to digest in the government’s 10 Year Health Plan. But don't worry – our experts have summarised the key policy ideas outlined within the plan and analysed what they mean for staff, patients and leaders here: kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-an…

We’re pleased to announce that we will be overseeing the first ever independent review of the ethnicity pay and progression gap across the NHS. Read the full statement about this critically important work here: nhsrho.org/news/observato…

This new interactive platform presents another step towards creating a more efficient, agile, and technologically enabled NHS that will support the delivery of care closer to where people are, and further upstream.

Our Enfield Black Community Health Forum’s had a powerful in-person gathering at Green Towers Community Centre recently a space where lived experience, expert knowledge, and community strength came together with purpose. With over 50 attendees, the evening centred around honest

Are you a healthcare professional supporting Gypsies and Travellers? We're holding a webinar 8 September from 11am-12:30pm to launch our resources on children and maternal vaccinations, co-produced with community members. 💉 Book: eventbrite.co.uk/e/gypsy-roma-a…

When we lead big organisational change programmes, we tend to lead them through logic: rational arguments, business cases & systematic approaches. We might get better results if we lead them through loss, not logic. We consistently underestimate the power of a sense of loss in

’Social media is selling ringside seats for a carnival of hatred… let’s not fall for it.’ After an ‘angry summer’ of immigration debate, Andrew Marr warns against being ‘fooled’ by online discourse.

Our CEO Dr Habib Naqvi MBE joined the first episode of A Dialogue of Equals, a hard-hitting podcast about Black men and their experiences of the NHS – touching on practical action the Observatory is taking to rebuild trust and improve health services. Listen now: adialogueofequals.com/episodes/episo…

💡 How much is racism costing our healthcare system? We are now inviting bids for an external organisation to help us answer this urgent question. Bids can be submitted until midnight on 17 October. Learn more: nhsrho.org/news/costs-of-…

We’re proud that our Chair, Prof Dr Faye Ruddock DL DL, will be a panellist at the Listen Journal on Motherhood discussion tomorrow with #GlacieHealth. Prof Ruddock is a national advocate for Black women’s health, Chair of Health Equity at the University of Greater Manchester, and a

Racism a main cause in poor maternity outcomes for Black women, report reveals independent.co.uk/news/health/bl…

One of our better things RDaSH NHS FT is our board’s public health committee: real scrutiny on health inequalities, focus yesterday on homelessness, and access to talking therapies for older adults…

🚨 We are commissioning a review into culturally adapated dementia care for Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities in England. The deadline to submit a bid is 28 October. Learn more and join our upcoming drop-in session: nhsrho.org/news/invitatio…

Share this little-known #breastcancer fact- Breast cancer doesn’t always appear as a lump. #Breastcancer in its earliest stages doesn’t usually have any symptoms. So being breast aware is best #breastcancerawareness #drnighat

We fully support the roll out of the comprehensive measures to address racism, islamophobia and antisemitism within the NHS announced today by the government. Read more: gov.uk/government/new…