NHS Genomics Hub Tests for New Anti-Cancer Drug Variant
Routine genetic testing to guide use of chemotherapy has incorporated a new “African” gene variant which could potentially help save the lives of Black and ethnic minority cancer patients.
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Comment and analysis on key issues on ethnic health inequalities in health and social care.
Statement in response to hospital failings which led to a woman’s death from sickle cell
Responding to the inquest into the death of Irene Dzifa King Arthur, which heard that the 47‑year‑old who had sickle cell, might have survived had she received an urgent blood transfusion, Dr Carl Reynolds, Sickle Cell Medical Advisor at the NHS Race and Health Observatory, said:
Observatory Chief Executive confirmed as member of Maternity Taskforce
Observatory Chief Executive confirmed as member of Maternity Taskforce.
Invitation to Tender: Development Partner for the NHS Race and Health Observatory (RHO) Website and Health Action Resource Platform (HARP)
The NHS Race and Health Observatory seeks a highly capable software development organisation to take over the maintenance of the NHS RHO website and ongoing development, maintenance, and strategic evolution of the Health Action Resource Platform.
Mental health services must act to reverse the traumatic effects of racism
Our new report finds that racism not only causes trauma and mental illness but also prevents people from getting the right support for their mental health.
Statement from the NHS Race and Health Observatory in response to the interim report from Baroness Amos, Chair of the independent National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation
Responding to interim findings of Maternity and Neonatal Services in England published today, Professor Habib Naqvi, chief executive, NHS Race and Health Observatory, said:
New Programme to Tackle NHS Bullying, Harassment and Abuse Announced
A 16-month programme aimed at closing the ethnicity gap in bullying, harassment and abuse claims has been announced by the NHS Race and Health Observatory.
NHS Race and Health Observatory Announces New Board Member
The Chief Executive of University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, Eugine Yafele, has been appointed as a new Board member of the NHS Race and Health Observatory. Eugine will ensure a continued focus on acute delivery as the previous acute expert Board member Patricia Miller has taken on a new role.
Build Back Fairer: Social Determinants, ethnicity and health
The Covid-19 pandemic exposed underlying inequalities in society and amplified them. Three striking features of the pandemic in Britain illustrate. First, is the social gradient in mortality from Covid – the greater the deprivation of area of residence, the higher the mortality rate.
Research grant awarded to address mental health needs for Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller communities
The NHS Race and Health Observatory has awarded a £100k research grant to the University of Worcester to investigate how mental health services are engaging Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities across the UK.
Sickle cell digital discovery project announced by Race and Health Observatory
A new programme of work to understand the needs of sickle cell patients and identify improvements in managing acute painful sickle cell episodes is being undertaken by the NHS Race and Health Observatory
Observatory appoints advisor to explore ethnic and racial inequalities relating to genomics and precision medicine
Academic general practitioner, Dr Veline L’Esperance, has been appointed as a Clinical Advisor to the Observatory focussing on ethnic and racial inequalities relating to genomics and precision medicine.
Nationality and Borders Bill must consider mental health
The Nationality and Borders Bill stands to leave thousands in limbo by focusing on how they arrived in the UK, rather than their need for help.
New Review Calls for Radical Action on Stark Ethnic Inequalities Across Healthcare
A major review into ethnic inequalities in healthcare has revealed vast inequalities across a range of health services.
Research tenders invited to address structural health inequalities
The independent NHS Race and Health Observatory has today published a series of invitations to commission reviews which explore the gaps in health care provision for racialised and minority ethnic communities and offer evidence-based recommendations for change.
Survey to explore levels of ‘trust’ patients have in NHS Primary Care Services
A survey to assess levels of ‘trust’ Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities have in the primary care services they engage with has been launched by the independent NHS Race and Health Observatory.