We speak up against racial inequality across the UK.
Find all the latest major announcements, breaking news, press releases and commentary from the Race Equality Foundation on issues relating to inequalities in health and social care, housing and other public services.
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Press releases
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 [...]
Gendered experiences of Black, minoritised and migrant women in contact with the criminal justice system
A new report, commissioned by Clinks, from the charity Hibiscus outlines new research exploring the gendered experiences of Black, minoritised, and migrant women in contact with the criminal justice system. Hibiscus' research [...]
New GLA report shows Black and diaspora communities worst affected by London air quality
A new report commissioned by the GLA reveals the stark differences in air quality between the most and least deprived areas in London, as well as the disparity experienced between different ethnic [...]
The NHS in England at 75: priorities for the future
Ahead of the NHS’s 75th birthday, the NHS Assembly has developed an independent report: The NHS in England at 75: priorities for the future. The Race Equality Foundation is pleased to have helped [...]
Race Equality Foundation comment on Windrush 75
The 75th anniversary of the Windrush arrivals to the UK is a significant milestone that warrants reflection on the progress made in race relations and race equality. It is a moment to [...]
Race Equality Foundation comment on migrant social care workers left without pay
The treatment of Indian nurses recruited by a prominent social care chain, as revealed in the Guardian’s investigation, is deeply distressing. These dedicated nurses arrived in the UK with the aim of [...]
The Foundation launches new project to reduce parental conflict
The Race Equality Foundation is delighted to announce that it is part of a range of projects launched today by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to reduce parental conflict. [...]
Behaviour and Mental Health in Schools Report
The Race Equality Foundation is proud to be part of the Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition. Today sees the launch of our Behaviour and Mental Health in Schools report, which [...]
Environmental changes hit people from ethnic minority communities in Britain harder
People from ethnic minority communities in Britain are, on average, more affected by the climate and nature crises than White British people due to profound societal inequity, according to an evidence review [...]
Melanie Phillips
Melanie Phillips, a social worker, writer and trainer passed away on May 6th 2023. Melanie was one of the cadre of Black, Asian and minority ethnic people who trained as social [...]
We Are The Change
We Are The Change: Student Commission on Racial Justice short film calls for more action against racism and microaggressions. A short film exploring the racism and microaggressions experienced by young people [...]
New Race Equality Foundation research project begins on racism and trauma
New Race Equality Foundation research project begins on racism and trauma Immediate release Race Equality Foundation has begun a new evidence into practice project as part of a programme of work [...]
New briefing on environmental impacts on young people
As part of the Everyone’s Environment coalition of partners, the Race Equality Foundation is pleased to support NPC today, on the release of the first in a series of briefings for funders, charities and [...]
New report on experiences of ethnicity, money and mental health
A new policy briefing from the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute outlines how ethnicity affects our experiences of money and mental health problems. It shows that people from minoritised ethnic groups are [...]
