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Anti-racism is a core part of The King’s Fund’s vision for better health and care for all. These resources are intended to guide you through whatever stage of the journey you’re at – individually and organisationally – and we’ve tried to keep them as accessible as possible. We don’t claim to be the experts in this space, but we are using the power we have to convene others, to start and hold difficult conversations, and to keep anti-racism on the agenda.

There are ways you can work with us more closely on your anti-racist practice, but first browse through the resource list below to see how you can engage in this space.

The King’s Fund anti-racist journey

How has The King’s Fund been working towards becoming anti-racist and what are some of the challenges that we have had to tackle along the way?

  • The King’s Fund’s links with colonialism and slavery

    Read about The King's Fund's links with slavery and colonialism and our commitment to addressing this part of our organisation's history.

  • Diversity and inclusion

    The King’s Fund is committed to supporting greater diversity and inclusion both in our own work and across health and care systems. Find out more about our work to support these ambition...

  • What does Black History Month mean at The King’s Fund?

    Dana James-Edwards reflects on why Black History Month feels different at The King’s Fund this year.

  • Between a rock and a glass ceiling

    The latest blog in our series on diversity and inclusion provides a personal reflection on the importance of paid internship opportunities.

  • Do you work for a racist organisation?

    How has the Fund been tackling issues on diversity and inclusion? Hong-Anh Nguyen discusses the various challenges we’ve faced in working to create a more inclusive culture and diversify...

Anti-racist leadership

How can you show up as an anti-racist leader in your organisation and community, regardless of your position?

  • Joy Warmington MBE on anti-racism, leadership and the courage to speak out

    What is anti-racism, and why is it important in the context of health and care? Jo Vigor sits down with Joy Warmington to find out.

  • A dialogue of equals: Stafford Scott on community activism

    Stafford Scott talks about taking a 'constructively awkward' approach to community activism, how the NHS can become a ‘national hearing service,’ and challenges the next generation of le...

  • Moving from not racist to anti-racist

    Anti-racism isn’t comfortable work, but it is urgent work. And we all have a part to play. Joy Warmington and Simon Newitt suggest how we can bring anti-racism work to life.

  • On leadership that leads to racial justice

    Tracie Jolliff, Head of Inclusive System Development at NHS England and NHS Improvement, shares her thoughts on the role of leaders in developing cultures that deliver racially and socia...

Leadership skills

What are the foundational leadership, communication and interpersonal skills that are crucial for anti-racist leadership?

  • Speaking up: challenging microaggressions in the workplace

    Dana James-Edwards shares what experiencing microaggressions feels like for her, and why calling it out in the moment isn’t always easy.

  • Unprofessional behaviours: actions need consequences

    Are there clear consequences for unprofessional behaviours in your organisation? Dana James-Edwards reflects on why consequences are essential in tackling unprofessional behaviours.

  • Amy Edmondson

    The importance of psychological safety: Amy Edmondson

    We spoke to Amy Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at the Harvard Business School, about the importance of psychological safety in health and care.

Racism and health inequalities

How does racism impact on the health of people in ethnic minority groups and intersect with health inequalities?

  • Open wounds online exhibition

    Open wounds

    Find out about Open Wounds, an online exhibition from The King’s Fund. Curated by Tottenham Rights, this exhibition explores the impact of systemic racism in the health and care system o...

  • The health of people from ethnic minority groups in England

    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 inequal...

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

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

    How do our life experiences shape our health? What can we do to tackle social inequalities? Helen McKenna spoke with Professor David Williams from Harvard University about his research i...

Racism and the workforce

How does structural racism impact on the day-to-day lives of staff in the health and care workforce? 

A word about language

The categorisations, descriptions, acronyms and ways in which we talk (or feel unable to talk) about race and racism are part of the dynamic of racism. 

Typically, an ‘ethnic group’ refers to a group of people who identify with each other through common heritage, language and culture (which can include religion). There are some strong views against using the terms ‘Black, Asian and minority ethnic’ (‘BAME’) and ‘Black and minority ethnic’ (‘BME’) as general, catch-all terms for groups that are culturally and ethnically distinct. 

Race and ethnicity are multi-layered and changing concepts, evolving over time in ways that reflect changes in cultural and social power relations. We choose to use the terms race, ethnicity, global majority, and BAME, where appropriate, but are also happy to be challenged on our use of language. 

Work with us

We are keen to learn from best practice and would welcome opportunities to discuss and learn more. If you would like to connect with us, please email [email protected].

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