BME representation in the NHS and the growing evidence about the impact of discrimination

The webinar summarised the evidence that BME staff in the NHS are treated less favourably and under represented at more senior levels.

It drew on the evidence of Roger’s research published as Discrimination by Appointment (2013) and The Snowy White Peaks of the NHS (2014). Roger discussed the implications of these for the care of ALL patients by drawing on research evidence around representation, staff engagement and diversity.

The discussion also considered the overlap with growing evidence about the impact of discrimination on the health of BME staff themselves in the NHS. Finally the webinar considered the implications of recent decisions by NHS leaders for tackling race inequality at work.