Equality and diversity

Our work on discrimination and issues of equality and diversity within the health and care workforce

Making the difference: Diversity and inclusion in the NHS

Our summary of the findings of an NHS England-commissioned report on diversity and inclusion in the NHS.

Athena programme

The Athena programme is designed to support women to fulfil their potential as leaders. It has a particular focus on developing the personal, political and strategic awareness they will need to become successful.

Race equality in the NHS workforce

Race equality in the NHS workforce

What can be done about race inequality in the NHS workforce? How can we ensure representative leadership happens? Helen McKenna talks with Yvonne Coghill, Dionne Daniel and Ben Morrin.

Inequalities and inclusion in NHS providers

Research shows that not enough progress has been made to address discrimination against black, Asian and minority ethnic staff in the NHS. This project will seek to understand what discrimination looks and feels like, and what impact it has on individuals, teams and organisations.

Poppy Jaman OBE, mental health and leadership podcast

Working 9 to 5: Poppy Jaman on mental health and the work–life balance

What should employers be doing to keep us well? And what language should we use when we talk about mental health? Poppy Jaman OBE, Chief Executive of City Mental Health Alliance, chats with Helen McKenna about mental health in the workplace, and shares her advice for future leaders.

Diversity and inclusion: at the Fund and in the health and care system

The King’s Fund is committed to supporting greater diversity and inclusion both in our own work and across health and care systems. This is essential to deliver our vision and values.

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.

Matt Hancock at The King's Fund annual conference 2018

Rt Hon Matt Hancock MP, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care gives the ministerial address at our 2018 annual conference.

The King’s Fund response to Matt Hancock’s speech on leadership

‘The Secretary of State is right to emphasise the importance of leadership and culture but the challenge is to translate this ambition into reality' says Suzie Bailey.

Victor Adebowale: leadership, inequality and diversity in the NHS

In conversation with Lord Victor Adebowale: leadership, inequality and diversity in the NHS

A podcast about big ideas in health and care. Episode six. In conversation with Lord Victor Adebowale: leadership, inequality and diversity in the NHS.

Diversity should be a strategic priority

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

Leadership in today's NHS: delivering the impossible

Leaders in today’s NHS operate in a climate of extreme pressure. Staffing vacancies are rife, there are widespread challenges in meeting financial and performance targets and demands on services continue to increase. What can be done to support current leaders and encourage future ones?

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.

Mind the gap: women and leadership in the NHS

Mind the gap: women and leadership in the NHS

A podcast about big ideas in health and care. Episode three: is there a glass ceiling for women in health and care? Helen McKenna talks about leadership and gender in the NHS with Jane Dacre, Anne-Marie Archard, Sam Jones and Deborah Ward.

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.

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.

Women and leadership reading list

A selected list of references held by The King's Fund library.

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.

Inspiring leadership: Kate’s story

We talk to Kate Bones, whose experience of taking part in our Athena programme has left a lasting impression.

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.

Realising the potential of learning disability employment in the NHS

What if NHS leaders were more representative of their patients?

What if leadership teams in the NHS were as diverse as the populations they serve?

Women and leadership reading list

A selected list of references held by The King's Fund library.

Health inequalities: Our work on health inequalities and access to care for different groups in society

Organisational culture: Our work on NHS culture, compassionate and collective leadership and change management