Topic: 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.

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?

Talking leadership: Susie Perks-Baker on our Athena programme

Susie Perks-Baker discusses the challenges currently facing female leaders in health and care, and how our Athena programme has evolved to meet their needs.

Mandip Kaur: Making the difference - inclusion in the NHS

Mandip Kaur discusses how leaders can create cultures of inclusion within their organisations.

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.

An all-inclusive NHS is achievable

Discrimination against minorities is prevalent in the NHS, but a climate of inclusion, mutual respect and supportiveness will ensure that the benefits of diversity are gained, writes Michael West.

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.

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.

Overcome barriers stopping women taking up leadership roles

We've made a start, and now women in leadership roles, or those aspiring to reach the top, have an opportunity to examine the difficulties, challenges and opportunities ahead, writes Vijaya Nath

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.

Vivienne Lyfar-Cissé: what will it take to achieve black and minority ethnic equity in the NHS?

Dr Vivienne Lyfar-Cissé, Chair, NHS BME Network, talks about some of the features of system leadership and about what it will take to achieve black and minority ethnic equity in the NHS.

Roger Kline: how does discrimination in governance and leadership impact on patient care?

Roger Kline, Research Fellow, Middlesex University Business School, explains why the absence of Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) staff from the leadership of the NHS is serious, systemic and has shown no real sign of improving in recent years.

Fifth annual leadership and management summit: Developing well-led organisations and systems

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.

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