In addition to the obvious moral duty to take action, it is key that trust leaders understand the risks of not addressing their organisation's ethnicity pay gap.
Our new guide, co-produced with
@hempsonslegal
, contains everything you need to know:
📄➡️
Within the largest employer in the country – the
#NHS
– there is clear and unmistakable evidence that staff from ethnic minorities have worse experiences at work and face more barriers in progressing their careers than their white counterparts.
While some progress has been made, to pretend that discrimination does not exist is damaging as is denying the link between structural racism and wider health inequalities.
The latest WRES data shows that for 82.7% of trusts, a higher proportion of Black, Asian and minority ethnic staff compared to white staff experienced harassment, bullying or abuse from colleagues in the last 12 months.
Childhood and adolescence are key life stages where inequalities in health outcomes develop.
Our latest report focuses on health inequalities faced by children and young people and how trusts play a key role in ensuring better health outcomes.
Read in full ⬇️
To achieve change, there needs to be an honest conversation about racism, its structural roots and its impact. When these facts are acknowledged, it is only then that mindsets can change so that privilege and prejudices can be dispelled.
We're calling on the government to implement a properly-funded and well-designed system of capital funding. Add your name to our campaign to
#RebuildOurNHS
.
We have called on the government to commit to a set of protocols for all future announcements affecting the operations of NHS trusts.
No more announcements out of the blue.
"Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) can help create an NHS-wide culture where leaders feel equipped to deal with all forms of discrimination."
@julianhartley1
responds to
@SteveBarclay
's letter to health leaders on EDI roles.
Read more ⤵️
No more announcements out of the blue.
We've written to
@MattHancock
to say trust chief executives must be properly consulted on the content of major changes and on the details of any announcement that affect them.
Read our full statement:
It’s never been more important to find new ways to connect. Today we launch our virtual flagship annual conference and exhibition - bringing the health sector together and debating the issues that matter.
Join us for 3 days from 6-8 October
#NHSP20
➡️
.
@SFHFT
’s King’s Mill Hospital became the first hospital to go from ‘Inadequate’ to ‘Outstanding’.
@RMitchell_NHS
discusses the sustained changes the trust has made to dramatically improve their rating by
@CareQualityComm
.
For the NHS, the recommendations put forward by the chairs and chief executives ethnic minority network to NHS England yesterday will be a good starting point.
As this year’s
#BlackHistoryMonth
draws to a close,
@NavinaEvans
from
@NHS_ELFT
reflects on the experiences of her colleagues, family and friends. She discusses driving the narrative forward to make change.
📢Today we launch our new health inequalities programme, supporting trusts to make sense of health inequalities and embed a focus on narrowing the health inequalities gap as part of their ‘core business’.
📰 Read our new blog to find out more:
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Today
@NHSEngland
has launched a new initiative ‘For a greener NHS’ - a three-step plan to help transform the health service for the benefit of the public and the planet. 🌻🌱🌿
#GreenerNHS
There is no room for racism.
We condemn the racist violence on our streets, threatening communities including NHS workers. We support all of the emergency services working to keep people safe. And we stand in solidarity with our own staff at NHS Providers.
.
@ChrisCEOHopson
urgently calls for clear public communication of a single national approach on NHS infection control measures to provide clarity for staff, patients and the public.
Read our press release ➡️
"I know that if I am proud of who I am, and share it in my way, I pave the way for others to do the same."
@Saffron_Policy
marks
#Pride2023
by sharing her personal experiences of bringing 'your whole self to work', and how it can help create a more equal society.
Read more 👇
Today marks the start of the holy month of
#Ramadan
.
To all Muslim colleagues still working we thank you, and to all we wish Ramadan Mubarak to you and your families. ✨
@NHSEngland
have released guidance for
#NHS
managers during this time:
🙋 Take part in live Q&A sessions
💻 Drop in and out of sessions to fit around you
👥 Network and connect with senior health professionals
Not sure what to expect from
#NHSP20
? Watch our video to find out what it's all about.
Massive congratulations to everyone
@DorsetHealth
on the recent
@CareQualityComm
rating stating "I am delighted at this achievement which is a credit to all of the trust's staff. Their hard work is making a real difference to the lives of people using the services."🥳
No more announcements out of the blue.
Today, we've written to
@MattHancock
to say trust chief executives must be properly consulted on the content of major changes and on the details of any announcement that affect them.
Read our full statement:
Following our statement on racial injustice yesterday, we’ve compiled a thread of resources on race, diversity and inclusion with a focus on the
#NHS
below. 👇
Today we’re publishing a brand new guide as part of our
#TrustWideImprovement
programme.
‘Deliver and Improve’ pulls together the very best guidance, inspiring articles and research we could find about
#QualityImprovement
.
Read it here:
Thread 🧵⬇️
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"I am so proud of what colleagues do every day to deliver safe care to our patients."
@SFHFT
's deputy chief operating officer
@helenhendley
reflects on the challenges of delivering elective care through the pandemic in our
#NHSActivityTracker
.
We welcome
@NHSEngland
's announcement today that more children and young people will have access to mental health support at school. This roll out is an important part of the long term plan, but the NHS also needs more inpatient CAMHS beds. This is a key issue for trust leaders.
Ahead of the four-day junior doctors' strike next week, one trust leader tells us: "Concerned doesn't begin to describe it."
He's just one of many voicing patient safety concerns.
@julianhartley1
says: "We need a solution to prevent further strikes… now."
Full statement ⤵️
On this day in 1948 HMT Empire Windrush arrived in Britain, just two weeks before the start of the
#NHS
.
Today, ethnic minority staff make up over a quarter of the NHS workforce. This
#WindrushDay
we recognise and thank all NHS colleagues connected to the Windrush generation.💙
This afternoon
@didoharding
, chair of
@NHSImprovement
, and Sir David Behan, chair of
@NHS_HealthEdEng
, joined our chief executive
@ChrisCEOHopson
to record a podcast on the interim NHS people plan, released earlier this week. Our podcast will be out shortly - watch this space.
And we are done!
We've just closed our best-attended conference ever.
A fantastic two days in Manchester for our annual conference and exhibition. A huge thank you to all our speakers, exhibitors and all of our delegates.
#NHSP19
❓ How can trusts realise the benefits of their role as anchors in local communities?
Looking at case studies and examples, our new report examines how trusts can reduce health inequalities for the people who live and work in the places they serve.
➡️
There have been some great awards nights we’ve seen from members in the past few days, including
@nottmhospitals
and
@WhitHealth
to name but two.
But surely this takes some beating - a staff awards dinner at *ACTUAL HOGWARTS* 👏
Co-production is a method of engaging with communities with the intended benefit of improving healthcare delivery and outcomes.
Our new
#HealthInequalities
report outlines the principles of co-production, and the actions trusts can take to put this into practice.
Read now⬇️
"Many of our most senior and experienced staff, including doctors, are effectively now being incentivised to cut their hours or quit their jobs."
@Saffron_Policy
on why we need an "immediate solution" to
#NHS
pension restrictions.
@FT
“An equal, diverse and inclusive
#NHS
is absolutely vital”
Kicking off
#NHSP23
with an opening address from our chief executive
@JulianHartley1
and our conference chair
@SamiraAhmedUK
.
Follow this thread for key highlights from his speech 🧵👇1/7
.
@ChrisCEOHopson
tells
@BBCr4today
that trust leaders are really nervous about the impact that rapidly rising demand and over 100,00 staff vacancies across the
#NHS
is having on staff - who are working under this pressure day in and day out.
We’ve wrapped up the final day of annual conference and exhibition!
We would like to extend a huge thank you to
@SamiraAhmedUK
for joining us as chair over the two days as well as to our delegates, exhibitors and speakers!
#NHSP22
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Happy
#PrideMonth2024
!
This is a chance to reflect on the importance of equality, diversity, and inclusion in the NHS.
@julianhartley1
has written about how
#EDI
roles support open and compassionate cultures and equitable care for all. 🏳️🌈
Read here ⤵️
Addressing health inequalities will improve the quality of clinical care, patient outcomes and safety.
Our practical guide outlines some of the ways that trust board members can act to reduce health inequalities through leadership, strategic focus and more.
Read now⬇️
We are delighted to announce that
@julianhartley1
will be the next chief executive of
@nhsproviders
! 👏
Julian joins us from
@LeedsHospitals
and brings a long track record of achievement and success.
Read our full press release ➡️
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Children and young people risk becoming a forgotten generation. They need to be prioritised by frontline health services and government.
Our new report provides a comprehensive view of the state of children and young people’s healthcare services.
Read now👇
A message from
@ChrisCEOHopson
and
@Saffron_Policy
to all members over this festive season.
"Thank you for everything that you've done in 2020.
Here's to a merry Christmas and a safe, happy, and healthy 2021." ✨
What does good look like for boards acting on health inequalities?
Our practical guide aims to support NHS trust board members to address health inequalities as part of their core business, outlining a vision of what success looks like.
Explore the guide now⬇️
Sir Simon Stevens announces £10m investment into long-COVID clinics across the country, offering support for the many patients who are dealing with this.
#NHSP20
Our first breakout session has started!
@SalmaYasmeen_1
is joined by Jacquie Mowbray-Gould
@DPT_NHS
,
@tonymayer10
and
@LynnParkinson7
for a discussion on the lessons learnt and ongoing experiences of the relationships between provider collabs and place-based working.
#NHSP23
We've launched the
@RainbowNHSBadge
scheme
@NHSProviders
. It's a way for
#NHS
staff to show their awareness of issues LGBT+ people can face accessing healthcare. As an organisation representing all trusts in England, it felt appropriate for us to support:🌈
"My journey as a black gay man profoundly influences my approach to healthcare leadership."
@DHSCgovuk
public health director for London
@ProfKevinFenton
tells us how his personal identity has helped shape his work. 🏳️🌈
#LGBTplusHM
#UnderTheScope
🔍
Read the Q&A ⤵️
🚨Today we’re launching a new report – “Climate Change is a Public Health Emergency”.
It looks at the barriers and the things trusts can do, and are doing, to tackle climate change.
Check out this 🧵⬇️
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Though willing, NHS leaders often struggle to identify where to start in tackling health inequalities.
@RachaelCMckeown
and
@CCamacho_NHS
discuss new guide, which provides a comprehensive framework for identifying, prioritising and addressing health inequalities.
Read blog⬇️
Together with
@NHSCCPress
and
@nhsconfed
, we have published a new infographic, looking at the reality of the NHS funding settlement, what it will mean in practice and what we need to deliver it.
"Since November,
@stjohnambulance
has provided nearly 50,000 hours of winter support."
As part of our
#NHSWinterWatch
❄️ series,
@CraigAHarman
shares the charity's achievements during the pandemic through innovation, resourcefulness and efficiency.
👉
Today, March 8, marks
#InternationalWomensDay
.
We’re celebrating the
#EverydayCourage
of women around the world, including the 1 million women who work in the NHS.
Happy
#IWD2021
!
👇Follow this thread to find a list of resources:
Trusts need a properly-funded and well-designed system of capital funding. Our new campaign to
#RebuildOurNHS
is calling on the government to take three key steps to address the capital crisis.
Digital is central to the development of integrated care systems (ICSs)
@NHSEngland
have set clear expectations for ICSs on digital, we've included these in our latest
#DigitalBoards
guide with
@PublicDigitalHQ
Read more 👉
Today we are launching our new briefing, United against health inequalities: a commitment to lasting change📄
We explore the commitment and ambition of trust leaders and boards to reduce health inequalities while working in complex, challenging operational environments.
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An incredibly powerful session from Raj Jain, Roisin Fallon-Williams,
@P_MillerNHS
and
@RMitchell_NHS
on confronting white privilege in the NHS.
We are so, so thankful to this panel for sharing their experiences.
#NHSP20
A huge congratulations to
@royalmarsdenNHS
who have once again received a
@CareQualityComm
rating of
#outstanding
! 🥳
"It is a well-run centre of excellence in the study and treatment of cancer and is known worldwide for the work that it does." 👏
BREAKING NEWS: We are extremely proud to announce that we have retained our ‘Outstanding’ rating from
@CQCProf
, as a Trust and for being well led. Read more about the rating here:
📣We’ve worked with our partner and leading healthcare law firm
@hempsonslegal
to create a guide to support board members address racial discrimination in disciplinaries.
It provides practical advice to help trusts reduce the 'disciplinary gap'. 1/2 🧵
📄
.
@JohnAmaechi
describes the characteristics of a good leader:
👍approachability
👍trust
👍consistency of behaviour
👍a coaching approach
👍supportive
👍empowering
👍recognition
👍positivity
#NHSP20
To all
#NHS
health and care workers, an enormous thank you for your continued hard work this year, particularly though this very challenging winter.
Season's greetings from everyone at NHS Providers, and we wish you a happy and healthy festive period!
COO Simon Barton discusses the actions taken by
@SFHFT
to plan for winter pressures.
These preparations included re-running a bed demand capacity model that was previously successful and listening to clinical and non-clinical colleagues.
“Trust leaders will be deeply saddened to hear the news that Her Majesty The Queen has passed away.
“On behalf of colleagues across NHS Providers and the
#NHS
, we would like to send our condolences to the
@RoyalFamily
during this very sad time”.
@Saffron_Policy
@NHSProviders
The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.
The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.
"I'd love to see a change in the levels of morale in the workforce of the NHS - which could be and should be one of the very best places to work in the world" says
@MattHancock
#NHSP18
"We’re utilising the data to drive a different culture across the ICS, one where we think [Urgent Community Response] rather than 999, we think community services first rather than acute."
How new UCR data is driving system working at
@NHSNotts
. 🤝
#TheCommunityNetwork
Congratulations
@Thea_Stein
on your appointment as chief executive of
@NuffieldTrust
! We look forward to working with you.
Thank you for all you have done as chief executive at
@LCHNHSTrust
and for your work on community services.
🆕 We are delighted to announce that
@Thea_Stein
has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the Nuffield Trust. She will take over from Nigel Edwards in September 2023.
Our interim chief executive,
@Saffron_Policy
has announced an important step towards NHS Providers' ambition to become an anti-racist organisation at
#NHSP22
, with the publication of our anti-racism statement ➡️
Today we’re launching the findings of our annual State of the Provider Sector survey. 📄
Trust leaders are bracing themselves for an "onslaught" this winter with 85% more concerned about this winter than any other during their NHS career. 📈
#NHSP22
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.
@ChrisCEOHopson
tells
#NHSP19
audience that we have to accept that the current, default, approach of working NHS staff harder and harder is simply not sustainable.
#NHSP19
As we near the end of this year's
#PRIDE2020
month, we wanted to take this opportunity to state our support for all LGBTQ+ colleagues in the
#NHS
. It is 50 years since the first Pride event in Chicago which is now celebrated across the world. Follow this thread to read more. 🏳️🌈⬇️
To shift the dial on
#HealthInequalities
, trusts say they need dedicated resource and investment.
Our new report outlines the results of our latest survey, exploring progress trusts have made in tackling health inequalities and the barriers remaining.
Read now⬇️
Today we’re saying goodbye to our fantastic chair
@MorganSagartia
.
Gill, we can’t thank you enough for all your fantastic work during your time here - we will miss you enormously!
Last week our communications team went out to visit
@RBCH_NHS
where we spoke to
@clarelouisebent
about their incredibly innovations in interventional radiology and how it has positively affected their patients.
#nhs
#bestpractice
🏥
We have written to
@BorisJohnson
ahead of a review of COVID-19 rules, urging extreme caution over relaxing the rules, and asking for areas that should be in the highest Tier 3 category to be moved into that tier without delay.
👉 Read the full letter:
Yesterday
@NHS_RHO
published an important report on ethnic inequalities in healthcare.
Read our response in the thread below, with comment from our deputy chief executive
@Saffron_Policy
. 🧵
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Digital is easy to dismiss as a vague and unhelpful buzzword.
Chapter one of our digital boards guide defines the concept of ‘digital’ and what it means for the
#NHS
.
“
@realDonaldTrump
wrong to say the health service isn't working. Polls have shown repeatedly that the idea of a tax funded universal service, free at the point of delivery regardless of ability to pay, continues to command strong public support. Long may it last.”
@Saffron_Policy
Speaking on micro-cultures,
@Prerana_Issar
highlights how important role-modelling from senior leaders is - especially creating spaces where people can speak up.
#NHSP19