James Murray Appointed Health Secretary
The prime minister has appointed a new health and social care secretary, following Wes Streeting’s resignation.
Professor Subodh Dave Appointed The New President of The Royal Society of Psychiatrists
Professor Subodh Dave has been elected as the next President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, following a ballot with a turnout of 36.8%, and an unprecedented total of 6,466 votes cast, during the four-week voting period. In an election which had three impressive candidates, the breakdown of first preference votes saw Professor Robert Howard […]
Doctor Mohinder Kapoor – Long Service Award to Recognise 25 Years NHS Service
Reflecting on 25 years’ service to the NHS with gratitude and pride, and celebrating a major milestone representing a quarter- century of dedication, loyalty and commitment. Grateful for 25 years of opportunities that shaped me into the professional I am today. From starting as a junior doctor to successfully evolving into a Consultant Psychiatrist with […]
The British Academy – Understanding Everyday Workplace Interactions in the NHS
Are you a South Asian professional working in the NHS? We want to hear about your experiences. Researchers at the University of Manchester are conducting a study that seeks to understand everyday workplace interactions and experiences in the NHS. We are interested in a wide range of experiences – including moments that felt positive, ambiguous Read Full […]
Huge congratulations to Randeep Kaur Kular on her election as Councillor for Handsworth Wood, Birmingham.
Huge congratulations to Randeep Kaur Kular on her election as Councillor for Handsworth Wood, Birmingham. This is a well-deserved victory for Randeep, her family, the community, and the APNA NHS team. Randeep has dedicated her career to public service, health equity, improvement and systemic change—spanning her impactful work at the Runnymede Trust and the Office […]
Shifting Power – The role of population-level, anti-racist interventions in addressing inequities in mental health
Population-level interventions, defined as programmes or policies that aim to prevent disease or promote health across an entire population or a significant subgroup of the population are essential to tackle racism’s impact on mental health. They move beyond individual clinical care towards prevention, addressing the social determinants of health and embedding community-led approaches. Designing and […]
NHS Race & Health Observatory. Fair Futures: Regional Roadshows on Ethnicity Pay and Progression in Healthcare
Fair Futures: Regional Roadshows on Ethnicity Pay and Progression in Healthcare A series of regional roadshows, taking place across the country between 18 September and 27 November 2025, will bring together NHS and healthcare leaders, managers, EDI professionals, clinicians, researchers, and advocates to confront and address the current state of racial inequalities within the […]
Roots To Routes – Organ Donation in South Asian Communities | NHS Staff Webinar – South Asian Heritage Month 2025
Project Hope Evaluation Report
NHS must tackle racism and sexism for the benefit of patients, staff, and society
The evidence and policy options for eliminating inequity are clear; what is needed now is political and institutional commitment and action, say J S Bamrah and colleagues Despite the NHS being founded on the principle of equitable treatment for all, discrimination remains rife. Inequities related to protected characteristics such as race, sex, gender reassignment, age, disability, sexual orientation, […]