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’We’re here and you’re there’: lived experiences of ethnic minority staff in the NHS

Shilpa Ross explores some common experiences from our research into what it means to be an ethnic minority member of staff in the NHS.

By Shilpa Ross - 4 November 2019

Cancer or dementia: the social care system is unfair to people with either condition

The often-made contrast between ‘free’ support for cancer and ‘means-tested’ support for dementia is not entirely accurate, says Simon Bottery.

By Simon Bottery - 30 September 2019

Inclusive leadership: how ready are we to learn?

Tracie Jolliff, Director of Inclusion at the NHS Leadership Academy, explains how inclusive leadership and cultures require personal dedication to change, as well as support and oversight at an organisational level.

By Tracie Jolliff - 8 August 2019

Capable of leading for diversity?

In this final blog in our series on diversity and inclusion at The King’s Fund, Sue Hills shares her experience of leading this work and considers some of the complexities involved.

By Sue Hills - 4 July 2019

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.

By Anonymous - 26 June 2019

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 diversifying our organisation.

By Hong-Anh Nguyen - 21 June 2019

Life in the shadow of the snowy white peaks: race inequalities in the NHS workforce

What is it really like to work in the NHS as a black, Asian or minority ethnic member of staff? Shilpa Ross explores some early findings from The King’s Fund’s research into race inequalities in the health service.

By Shilpa Ross - 13 June 2019

Working beneath the surface: supporting leadership in complex times

As a newly-appointed co-director of our Top Manager Programme for senior leaders in health and social care, Mandip Randhawa shares her insights into why this type of programme is increasingly necessary and relevant in today’s context.

By Mandip Randhawa - 12 December 2018

Diversity should be a strategic priority

Suzie Bailey explores diversity in the NHS – and why there is still more to do.

By Suzie Bailey - 29 August 2018

The gender pay gap: what now?

Deborah Ward explores some of the factors behind the gender pay gap in the health and care sector and what can be done to address them.

By Deborah Ward - 14 June 2018

Closing the gap on BME representation in NHS leadership: not rocket science

Mandip Randhawa explores how to address inequality experienced by staff from a black and minority ethnic background in the NHS.

By Mandip Randhawa - 16 March 2018

London calling: health and inequalities in the capital

Kathy Johnson explores the London Programme: a co-ordinated programme of development work and grant giving set up by the Fund in 1979 with the aim of improving health care in the capital.

By Kathy Johnson - 25 October 2017

A mixed bag of results from the NHS Staff Survey

Marcus Powell explores the NHS staff survey results and finds areas of excellence alongside areas for concern.

Developing women’s leadership on the road to gender parity

Susie Perks-Baker says that women need to learn to take care of themselves, as well as others, on their journey to the top.

By Susie Perks-Baker - 10 March 2017

Are opportunities still limited for black and minority ethnic staff in health care leadership?

Vijaya Nath reflects on the issues raised in a recent round-table event on how the NHS can better enable black and minority ethnic staff to achieve their potential as leaders.

By Vijaya Nath - 8 April 2016

Discrimination and NHS staff: stepping bravely into the grey

Mandip Kaur asks how we can have open and honest conversations about difference and what it is like to be discriminated against.

By Mandip Randhawa - 16 December 2015

Recognising the experience of BME staff: a reason to hope for better

While there is still much more to do to achieve equality for those from diverse backgrounds who aspire to leadership roles in health and care, there is reason for hope, says Vijaya Nath.

By Vijaya Nath - 29 October 2015

Equality and diversity in the NHS: The King's Fund's work over the years

Kirsty Morrison looks at the history of equality and diversity in the NHS, and The King's Fund's work on this issue.

By Kirsty Morrison - 24 July 2015

Inclusion and diversity in the NHS: let’s be bigger and bolder

As the evidence base for the economic advantage of diversity grows, the NHS ignores it at its peril, says Mandip Kaur.

By Mandip Randhawa - 14 May 2015

#MakeItHappen this International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day 2015 urges everyone around the world to #MakeItHappen. Both genders must be involved and technology can help us achieve gender equality at pace.

By Vijaya Nath - 8 March 2015

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