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Recommendation 23
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The NHS is founded on the principle of equality and is one of the most...
Conclusion
The NHS is founded on the principle of equality and is one of the most diverse and inclusive organisations in the UK. It hugely benefits from the diversity of its staff as in turn so does the nation. In recent months, there has been a much-needed focus on supporting NHS staff from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background (BAME). COVID-19 has, regrettably, disproportionately harmed and resulted in excess BAME deaths. We welcome the introduction of risk assessments and other initiatives, as set out by Professor Steve Powis, which are being implemented to protect BAME NHS staff from the risk of catching coronavirus.
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Government Response
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HM Government
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In response to your request for a comprehensive definition of the racism and discrimination that we are seeking to eradicate from the NHS, our approach is aligned to the respective definitions in the Race Relations Act 1976 and Equalities Act 2010. (I attach at Annex A the legal definitions of discrimination and racism which we align to from the Equalities Act 2010 and the Race Relations Act 1976 respectively.) Our work to address racism and discrimination is multi-faceted and covers the following areas: