A new report shows that the health service, like other institutions, has a deep-seated problem, a blight that Covid has made harder to ignore

The significantly longer waiting times suffered by patients from minority ethnic groups and in more deprived areas for a range of elective procedures have been laid bare in NHS analysis shared with...

Work to address health inequalities, including ethnic health inequalities, should be elevated to a 'must do' rather than a 'nice to have', write Habib Naqvi and Richard Murray

While black and minority ethnic people make up only 14% of the UK’s population, they account for 35% of all coronavirus patients in intensive care

A senior nurse has stressed that racism remains a problem in the UK and in the NHS that needs to...

Independent chairs of the ICS Network are calling for clarity about the future arrangements for social care in the forthcoming NHS bill.

Thirty years ago, fresh out of drama school, the Homeland star found himself in the midst of a breakdown, ending up in a locked hospital ward. He recalls the years of racial abuse that had pulled him...

Achievement hailed by PM as ‘hugely significant milestone’ means people in late 40s should be next to be immunised

More diverse organisations benefit the planning and provision of services, resulting in higher quality care for the population served, writes Sean Duggan

The rate of people from black backgrounds being restrained in mental healthcare has more than doubled in the past six years, widening the gap with other racial groups, according to official NHS...

Ify Okocha has been appointed chief executive of Oxleas Foundation Trust, after six months as an interim.

Lord Stevens of Birmingham’s deputy is to replace him as head of NHS England in a decision that signals continuity as the health service attempts to recover fro

There is "emerging evidence" ethnic minorities are disproportionately affected by coronavirus.

We must build a society that doesn’t exclude anyone on grounds of race, gender, sexuality, religion, disability or background, says author Doreen Lawrence

Habib Naqvi and Owen Chinembiri highlight the developments made by the NHS Race and Health Observatory since its inception a year ago

Black men face many barriers when it comes to finding a well-paid job. But the truth is that racism cannot be overcome by amassing more qualifications

Analysis finds minority ethnic people make up 15% of population but account for 26% of those in deep poverty

‘It’s beyond ridiculous’ say campaigners in England – rules state that nobody in hospital should be required to attend in person

Racially and ethnically minoritised healthcare staff groups disproportionately experience and witness workplace discrimination from patients, colleagues and managers. This is visible in their...

IFS report says number of UK deaths looks disproportionate in most ethnic minority groups

The NHS will last as long as there are folk left with faith to fight for it

Exclusive: Health chiefs hope findings will help to eradicate ‘often unacceptable, substandard’ care

So how should we interpret such findings? Although some have taken these findings to indicate that the inequalities experienced by ethnic minority people during the pandemic do not reflect wider and…

A large hospital group in Greater Manchester has appointed a new chief executive with a background in business and local government.

This tension between the two groups is creating devastating consequences. We need to shift from damaging rhetoric, learn what patients need and what primary care can safely deliver

Observer report on black tenant who was left homeless prompts open letter to National Housing Federation