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CommentWhat the NHS can learn from local government on EDI
Many NHS workplaces are diverse, but the does not mean that there is no discrimination. To change this situation the service needs to ‘make room for difference’, as many councils have done.
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News‘Shocking’ rise in maternal readmissions revealed
The rate of women readmitted to hospital within six weeks of giving birth has risen by more than a third in less than three years, HSJ analysis of unpublished data suggests.
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NewsMackey: ‘Let’s stop directors sitting on multiple boards’
Directors sitting on multiple hospital trust boards without a clear purpose have “shrunk the pool” and are creating “too much of a closed mentality”, Sir Jim Mackey has told MPs.
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CommentNHS pay policy is worsening inequality
Paying NHS staff below the real Living Wage deepens the service’s recruitment crisis and worsens the very health inequalities it exists to solve
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HSJ LocalRecruitment equality plummets despite pioneering model
The first trust to establish a diverse “shadow board” to tackle poor ethnic diversity among directors has reported recruitment equality has worsened since its launch.
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CommentA more up-to-date alternative to relying on staff survey scores
The NHS staff standards, introduced in July 2026, rely on annual survey data. By the time the findings arrive, the harm is already done. Real-time occupational health intelligence already exists. It simply needs to be used
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HSJ InteractiveThe 75 most influential Black, Asian and minority ethnic people in health: The judges
The judges for 2026’s list of healthcare’s 75 most influential Black, Asian and minority ethnic leaders
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HSJ InteractiveThe 75 most influential Black, Asian and minority ethnic people in health: Rising stars
Sponsored by Tanvir Alam, chair, Asian Professionals National Alliance NHS Dr Alam chairs this group of NHS and local authority staff of South Asian heritage, which aims to address inequalities, combat racism, and champion health equity. In addition, he has served as Suffolk and North East Essex ICB’s ...
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HSJ InteractiveRace equity, inclusive leadership and the future of the NHS
This year’s list celebrates 75 of the top Black, Asian and minority ethnic leaders working across the healthcare system, expanding from 50 in previous years. That growth is significant.
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HSJ InteractiveThe gaping hole in minority ethnic leadership
HSJ’s enlarged list of influential minority ethnic leaders reveals a growing presence at the top of provider trusts – but there are alarming gaps in other parts of the service.
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HSJ Local‘Organisational shame’ driving defensive behaviour at inquiry trust
Staff at a trust subject to a statutory inquiry are paralysed by fear, a review has discovered.
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CommentManagers suffer racism too
New evidence shows racism is driving ethnic minority NHS managers towards the exit, highlighting the urgent need for accountable, evidence-based action
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News‘Angry’ trust CEO warns staff about racist abuse of director
The chief people officer of a leading hospital trust has been subjected to “racist” abuse by colleagues, HSJ has learned.
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Expert BriefingThe Download: The end of a big brand?
The weekly newsletter that unpacks system leaders’ priorities for digital technology and the impact they are having on delivering health services. This week, written by Ben Clover. Contact HSJ in confidence here.
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CommentThe NHS should fund the essential work of community doulas
Community doula services are picking up antiracism work that maternity trusts have struggled to undertake for themselves
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CommentA true test of NHS leadership?
Tackling racism in the NHS requires more than standards and compliance. It needs leaders with the courage to stand up for staff and act when discrimination occurs
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Expert BriefingThe Download: A renewed plea for a cyber security review
The weekly newsletter that unpacks system leaders’ priorities for digital technology and the impact they are having on delivering health services. This week, written by Joe Talora. Contact HSJ in confidence here.
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CommentWe’re overlooking clinicians who could benefit patients
Recognising the talent already within our communities is an opportunity we should not overlook, says Karen Bonner
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Expert BriefingThe Download: Maternity versus digital
The weekly newsletter that unpacks system leaders’ priorities for digital technology and the impact they are having on delivering health services. This week, written by Ben Clover. Contact HSJ in confidence here.