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Recommendation 24
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We have also heard that some BAME NHS staff face discrimination and racism in the...
Conclusion
We have also heard that some BAME NHS staff face discrimination and racism in the NHS and that, across the NHS, the levels of diversity must be improved. We accept Sir Simon Stevens’ comments that “there are systemic features to discrimination and racism, and the NHS is both part of the problem and part of the solution”. Nonetheless, it is unacceptable that any BAME NHS employee should face discrimination, harassment or racism when working for the NHS. It is clear that more must be done to ensure that all NHS staff—regardless of their race, ethnicity or cultural heritage—feel safe, confident and proud to work for the NHS.
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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: