Observatory engages on actions to tackle race disparities in health
The NHS Race and Health Observatory (RHO) today (8 November) engaged on its key ambitions and future priorities to tackle racial health disparities across England.
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Comment and analysis on key issues on ethnic health inequalities in health and social care.
Observatory commissions pioneering work to tackle barriers faced by children with sickle cell disease
Barriers faced by children and young people living with sickle cell as they transition from NHS paediatric to adult health care providers are set to be explored and tackled.
Statement in response to new Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) report on NHS temporary workforce and patient safety
Response to today’s HSSIB investigation report which highlights how discrimination is preventing NHS temporary workers speaking up.
MFT selected to review effective monitoring for jaundice in Black, Asian and ethnic minority newborns
The NHS Race and Health Observatory has commissioned further work into neonatal screening assessments which effectively identify jaundice in Black, Asian and ethnic minority babies.
PODCAST: Health inequalities associated with race
Listen in to Professor Habib Naqvi, Chief Executive of the NHS Race and Health Observatory and Dr Rohan Mehra, Royal College of Physicians clinical education fellow, (Infectious diseases/microbiology SPR).
Towards better sickle cell transition services
The Observatory’s proposed work programme on children and young persons’ sickle cell care focuses on identifying and rolling out optimal transition (from paediatric to adult services) care.
Exploration of current practice to reduce ethnic health inequalities within healthcare education
Migrant and ethnic minority communities often encounter challenges within healthcare systems.
NHS Race Observatory calls for support of health inequality leads
Senior Leaders assigned to improve health inequalities in the NHS need to be supported and equipped to tackle local health inequalities with their progress mapped against key action plans.
NHS Race and Health Observatory welcomes new US partnership to tackle health inequalities
Following the announcement today by the UK government, the NHS Race and Health Observatory warmly welcomes the announcement of the partnership with the US Centre for Disease Control’s Office of Minority Health and Health Equity.