Press releases
We’re backing the Renters Reform Bill
Parliament is back from recess and there is still no announcement on the desperately needed Renter Reform Bill. Poor and insecure renting is making people sick and impacting their physical and [...]
Race Equality Foundation at Party Conference 2023
We were pleased to attend the Labour Party conference in Liverpool this year to highlight race inequality across a number of events. As part of Health Equals, we sent an urgent message [...]
Fathers Together: Understanding and Supporting Young Fathers in Prison
Fathers Together: Understanding and Supporting Young Fathers in Prison In our ongoing journey with the Fathers Together project, University College London (UCL), City University and the Race Equality Foundation, we are excited [...]
Parent and child experiences of racism affect whole family’s mental health
Parents’ experiences of racism affect their children’s mental health and vice versa, according to a new briefing published today, World Mental Health Day, by Centre for Mental Health and King’s College London. A [...]
Towards a mentally healthier nation
The Race Equality Foundation is proud to be one of more than 30 of the country’s biggest organisations with an interest in mental health, representing millions of people, to have come together [...]
Black Maternal Mental Health Week
This week is Black Maternal Mental Health Week in the UK [25th Sept - 1st Oct], an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about the mental health challenges faced by Black mothers. [...]
Parental conflict and its effects on children
Arguments are a natural part of family life. However, research has shown that parents often encounter difficulties in their relationships during the first three years of a child's life. This period can [...]
What do people from ethnic minority communities want you to do about the environmental crises?
As part of the Everyone’s Environment programme, today, the Race Equality Foundation, as part of a cross-sector group of charities, has supported the release of five new briefings. These are the findings from [...]
Lived experience voices on the unequal impact of the Covid19 pandemic
The Race Equality Foundation is pleased to have helped support a new report published today from National Voices, a coalition of health and social care charities in England, on the unequal impact [...]
Almost half of unpaid family carers not getting the support they need as caring hours soar
The results of a survey from the Carers Trust released today reveals that almost half the UK’s estimated 7 million unpaid family carers aren’t getting the support they need to get by, [...]
IOPC calls for review of police strip search powers
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is calling for a substantial review of policing powers under the laws relating to the strip searches of children, to improve safeguarding and prioritise the [...]
Time to rethink and transform health
The government recently unveiled an interim report on the Major Conditions Strategy. The report ackowledges the poor state of public health in England, a nation grappling with plummeting life expectancies, soaring rates [...]
Landmark survey seeks women’s views on experiences of reproductive health
Launch of national online survey to gather vital data on women’s menstrual health, contraception, pregnancy planning, and menopause Responses will help shape future policy on women’s health, enhance care, and improve wellbeing Survey helps to ensure the [...]
Race Equality Foundation comment on the HM Inspectorate of Probation Race equality in probation follow-up: A work in progress report
The release of the HM Inspectorate of Probation's follow-up report today serves as a stark reminder of the significant work that remains in promoting race equality within the Probation Service. The initial [...]
Know Your Numbers!
This week is Know Your Numbers! Week - taking place from 4 - 10 September. It's the UK's biggest blood pressure testing and awareness event. We encourage all adults, particularly Black, Asian [...]
New Foundation online co-parenting course is live
Through its Strengthening Families Strengthening Communities programme, the Race Equality Foundation has launched a new FREE online co-parenting course. The course is designed for Black, Asian, and minority ethnic parents, to help [...]
Senior Researcher sought to drive racial equality in healthcare: join our team
The Race Equality Foundation's Policy and Practice Team is on the lookout for an exceptional Senior Researcher to spearhead groundbreaking initiatives that tackle racial inequality head-on in the realm of health and [...]
New report shines spotlight on nursing and midwifery
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) today publishes its first Spotlight on Nursing and Midwifery report. NMC aims to publish a Spotlight report annually, sharing insights from its work to support sector [...]
Race Equality Foundation comment on the HMP Bronzefield baby death: Aisha Cleary inquest
The coroner has concluded that serious operational and systemic failings led to the death of Baby Aisha Cleary, who was born in HMP Bronzefield without medical assistance in 2019. Aisha's mother, Rianna [...]
Racial justice organisations call out the Metropolitan Police’s response to the Casey Review
28th July 2023 RE: Response to 'A New Met for London' Plan Dear Sir Rowley, We are writing as a collection of racial justice organisations to express our thoughts and concerns regarding [...]
New Report Highlights Unequal Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Disempowered Ethnic Minority and Migrant Communities
Today, the Race Equality Foundation unveils a groundbreaking report shedding light on the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on disempowered ethnic minority and migrant communities. The report's findings strongly indicate that [...]
We deserve better: Ethnic minorities with a learning disability and access to healthcare
New review identifies poorer care and lower life expectancy for ethnic minorities with a learning disability People with a learning disability from Black, South Asian (Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi heritage) and [...]
Who’s most affected by the climate crisis?
Race Equality Foundation Chief Executive, Jabeer Butt, recently featured on the Third Sector podcast. He was invited on to talk about how the voluntary sector can best respond to environmental and climate [...]
A spotlight on injustice – the Commission on COVID-19, Ableism and Racism report
Major failings occurred in how the government communicated with Black, Asian and minority ethnic disabled people during the pandemic, according to a new report from Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG). The report [...]
A new review outlines challenges in neonatal care for Black, Asian and minority ethnic babies
A new review published by the NHS Race and Health Observatory outlines challenges in neonatal care for Black, Asian and minority ethnic babies, alongside clear recommendations on tackling them. Tests and assessments [...]
