Source · Select Committees · Health and Social Care Committee

Recommendation 4

4

Set clear expectations for tackling racism in NHS leadership framework and performance agreements.

Conclusion
The NHS leadership framework should set clear expectations for tackling racism and fostering an inclusive culture, reflected in chief executives’ performance agreements. It must also equip Ministers to hold Trust leaders accountable for creating anti-racist organisations and improving maternity outcome inequalities. (Recommendation, Paragraph 37)
Government Response

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