Civility and Inclusion

Indicative evidence suggests that minoritised ethnic groups have higher risk of developing multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs), and do so earlier than the majority white population. While there is evidence on ethnic inequalities in single health conditions and comorbidities, no review has attempted to look across these from a MLTCs perspective. As such, we currently have an incomplete understanding of the extent of ethnic inequalities in the prevalence of MLTCs. Further, concerns have been raised about variations in the way ethnicity is operationalised and how this impedes our understanding of health inequalities. In this systematic review we aimed to 1) describe the literature that provides evidence of ethnicity and prevalence of MLTCs amongst people living in the UK, 2) summarise the prevalence estimates of MLTCs across ethnic groups and 3) to assess the ways in which ethnicity is conceptualised and operationalised.

The article presents the discussion on struggles with issues of racism, diversity, equity and inclusion. Topics include racism occurs at multiple levels—between individuals as well as embedded processes in policies and organizations; and establishment of diversity, equity and inclusion officers, directors or deans to oversee implementation.

Evidence regarding the presence and persistence of ethnic inequalities in mental healthcare is well established. The reasons for these inequalities and lack of progress in diminishing them are less understood. This meta-ethnography aims to provide a new conceptual understanding of how ethnic inequalities are created and sustained; this is essential to develop effective interventions.

A significant proportion of the United Kingdom's (UK's) healthcare workforce comprises people from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) backgrounds. Evidence shows that this population is under-represented at senior management levels. A collaborative leadership development initiative for BME nurses and midwives, by involving their line managers and mentors, was designed and implemented in a Scottish Health Board.

UK equality law and National Health Service (NHS) policy requires racial equality in job appointments and career opportunities. However, recent national workforce race equality standard (WRES) data show that nearly all NHS organisations in the UK are failing to appoint ethnically diverse candidates with equivalent training and qualifications as their white counterparts. This is problematic because workforce diversity is associated with improved patient outcomes and other benefits for staff and organisations.

This long read examines ethnic differences in health outcomes, highlighting the variation across ethnic groups and health conditions, and considers what’s needed to reduce health inequalities.

Our research explored how three NHS provider organisations have sought to address workforce race inequalities and develop positive and inclusive working environments.

Episode - Professor David Williams on racism, discrimination and the impact they have on health

This article explores people's experiences of racism and discrimination and may be distressing or triggering.

Data from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has revealed that UK geographies with the highest burden of disease also have the lowest number of patients taking part in research. Dr Natalie Darko, Associate Professor of Health Inequalities at the University of Leicester and author of Engaging Black and Minority Ethnic Groups in Health Research: ‘Hard to Reach’? Demystifying the Misconception explains why diversity in research participation is so important.

The Midlands Developing Aspirant Ethnic Minority Nursing and Midwifery Leaders Programme is a new, innovative regional pilot scheme designed by ethnic minority nurses and midwives for ethnic minority nurses and midwives. Miriam Coffie and Tom Warner explain how the programme works and its contribution to reducing healthcare inequalities.

Professor Camara Jones makes the case that “racial” health disparities cannot be eliminated until racism is named and addressed.

In this talk, the first in a series of three public lectures on Anti-Racism and Health to be offered by Professor Camara Jones during the year, making the case that “racial” health disparities cannot be eliminated until racism is named and addressed.