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Black History Month 2021This link opens in a new tab

Black History Month 2021 Black History Month (BHM) is an annual celebration of the contribution that Black African and Caribbean communities have made both locally and across the world. People of African and African-Caribbean heritage make an invaluable contribution to our life in the UK all year round, and BHM gives us a focus for […]

Improving health equity through the London Inspire Programme

Health inequalities remain a persistent challenge for Black communities across London. Black Caribbean and African populations are disproportionately impacted by conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney disease, with poorer outcomes and lower levels of healthcare access compared to other ethnic groups. These challenges became glaringly apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic, exposing deep-rooted […]

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Race EqualityThis link opens in a new tab

Black History Month 2021 Black History Month (BHM) is an annual celebration of the contribution that Black African and Caribbean communities have made both locally and across the world. People of African and African-Caribbean heritage make an invaluable contribution to our life in the UK all year round, and BHM gives us a focus for […]

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What Black History Means to MeThis link opens in a new tab

Adanna Williams, Deputy Director of Nursing PSD/Learning Disabilities and Autism – NHS England South East We must first acknowledge that Black History should be celebrated every day, and every month. However, October’s Black History month is an opportunity to purposefully and intentionally reflect and celebrate my ancestry and their achievements. It is opportunity to further […]

Improving opportunities for black and minority ethnic staff

England’s Chief Nursing Officer shares her thoughts on diversity issues ahead of tomorrow’s ‘Breaking Down Walls’ conference: I recently had the honour of addressing 300 student nurses, new registrants and Care Makers, all at the early stages of their nursing careers. I talked to them about my personal and professional commitment to equality and to […]

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From virtual hospitals to leading nurses, East of England NHS stars shine brightly in the 2020 Queen’s Birthday HonoursThis link opens in a new tab

This year frontline workers and community champions dominated the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2020, which was deferred from June this year to recognise the achievements and dedication of those involved in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Inspirational NHS staff in the East of England were recognised for their service with our region’s nursing staff […]

Windrush and the NHS – an entwined history

The NHS has depended on the talents of its diverse workforce since its inception in 1948, the same year the passengers of HMT Empire Windrush passengers disembarked at the Port of Tilbury on 22 June. Many of the passengers came to work for the NHS and are part of NHS’s history. My parents travelled from […]