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NHS Forth Valley launches plan to tackle racism

By Liz Wells 24 February 2026

NHS Forth Valley has launched a new anti-racism plan, which sets out the health board’s commitment to identify and challenge racism wherever it exists and drive meaningful change for all patients, ...

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South Yorkshire hospitals recognised for progress in tackling racism

By Liz Wells 10 February 2026

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) has become the first NHS trust in South Yorkshire to be awarded Bronze status in the North West BAME Assembly Anti-Racist Framework, recognising it...

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London trust signs Unison's anti-racism charter

By Liz Wells 28 January 2026

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust has signed Unison's anti-racism charter, which sets out clear expectations for how racism is prevented, reported and addressed.

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NHS workers face rise in racist abuse, says Streeting

By Liz Wells 06 November 2025

Racism 'reminiscent of the 1970s and 1980s' has become commonplace again and NHS staff are bearing the brunt of it, health secretary Wes Streeting has warned.

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RCN reports surge in members facing racist abuse

By Liz Wells 27 October 2025

The RCN has reported a 55% increase in racism complaints from its members in three years, with its advice line receiving three calls a day from global majority nursing staff from across the UK.

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TUC urged to tackle racial discrimination and inequalities in the NHS

By Liz Wells 14 April 2025

The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has urged the Trade Union Congress (TUC) to support its call to eradicate systemic racism faced by global majority NHS staff.

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