Press releases
NHS England launches anti-racism framework for mental health services
NHS England has launched its first ever anti-racism framework for mental health trusts and providers across the country. The new Patient and Carer Race Equality Framework (PCREF) aims to support organisations in [...]
Guide for NHS employers published to address racism in disciplinaries
Closing the Gap: guide for NHS employers published to address racism in disciplinary procedures A new guide to help health service trusts tackle racial discrimination in disciplinary procedures and promote inclusivity has [...]
Ethnic Inequalities in Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT)
NHS ‘Talking Therapies’ review identifies barriers and opportunities in accessing care A landmark independent review of services provided by NHS Talking Therapies has identified that psychotherapy services need better tailoring to meet [...]
Understanding the experiences of young people with epilepsy from communities that experience marginalisation
Epilepsy is one of the most common significant long-term neurological conditions in childhood, and has been identified as a focal point within the NHS England 'Core20PLUS5' strategy, aimed at reducing health inequalities [...]
Increase in Black and Asian people on the NHS Organ Donor Register
The proportion of people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities registering to donate on the NHS Organ Donor Register is on the rise, but there’s still a need for families to [...]
Alliance for Racial Justice response to the considerable loss of life and suffering in Israel and Gaza
ALLIANCE FOR RACIAL JUSTICE STATEMENT UK ANTI RACIST ORGANISATIONS CONDEMN ALL FORMS OF RACISM AND SUPPORT PEACEFUL PROTEST The Alliance for Racial Justice is comprised of UK anti-racist, and human rights [...]
Study reveals alarming increase in destitution in the UK
A comprehensive study on destitution in the UK by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation has unveiled deeply troubling statistics: approximately 3.8 million people experienced destitution in 2022, including around one million children; this [...]
High cost of living forces family carers into deeper poverty
New Research from Carers UK Reveals Alarming Impact of Carer’s Allowance on Vulnerable Family Caregivers Research reveals carers cutting back on essentials including food Restrictive allowance limits carers’ ability to earn [...]
Race Equality Foundation and The Care Workers’ Charity joint statement: response to the Care Quality Commission State of Care report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Joint Statement: Jabeer Butt, Race Equality Foundation Chief Executive, and Karolina Gerlich, CEO, of The Care Workers’ Charity, respond to the CQC State of Care report The Care Workers’ [...]
Widespread injustice in England’s health and care services unveiled
The Care Quality Commission’s (CQC’s) annual assessment of the state of health and adult social care finds that many people's experience of care is unfair. The CQC has exposed the unfortunate reality [...]
Government urges public to help shape future vaping and smoking policy
The government has launched a public consultation seeking views on plans to crack down on youth vaping by reducing the appeal, affordability and availability of vapes to children. The consultation is [...]
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, the Race Equality Foundation, has supported the release of five new briefings. These are the findings from deliberation groups and surveys with over 750 people asking [...]
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 [...]
