Welcome to NHS BME Network
Welcome to the NHS BME Network an independent Network open to all Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) people, including staff, patients, service users and carers.
The Network provides BME people with the following:
- An opportunity to bring about change in the NHS
- An opportunity for BME people to be heard
- Access to better and more appropriate healthcare
- Information and Interpretation of NHS Policy
- Access to a network of people of shared vision
From our Blog
NHS BME NETWORK FRIDAY INSIGHTS & UPDATES-13 September 2024
Lord Darzi’s report into the state of the NHS Lord Darzi’s report concerning his independent review of the NHS was published on 12 September 2024. We have yet to review the report, however the HSJ’s publication on the report and Roy Lilley’s...
NMC REPORT INDEPENDENT CULTURE REVIEW-9 JULY 2024
This review published by the NMC on 9 July 2024 found instances of racism, bullying and discrimination at virtually every level such that the findings shows there to be “a fundamental disconnect between what the NMC embraces and what it practices”. The review was commissioned by the NMC following concerns raised by a whistleblower who claimed a “deep-seated toxic culture” was leading to skewed and failed investigations
AN INTERIM REPORT SHOWS CQC IS ‘NOT FIT FOR PURPOSE-26 JULY 2024
This interim report by Dr. Penny Dash published on 26 July 2024 reveals significant failings in the regulator the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The report finds that the CQC was unable to effectively assess the quality of health and care services, including those in need of urgent improvement such that the Health Secretary has deemed the CQC as “Not Fit for Purpose”
NHS RESPONSE TO 2024 RIOTS-12 AUGUST 2024
NHS England published its response to the 2024 riots on 12 August 2024. The document states that last week NHSE held a meeting with integrated care boards and trust chief executives and deputies to discuss the NHS’s response to the civil unrest. The letter states that the annex is intended to provide guidance and information and clarifies key points of concern
NHSE-SUMMARY OF SOUTH EAST REGION VIRTUAL WARDS EVALUATION-MAY 2024
This evaluation published by NHS England on 16 May 2024 concerning the effectiveness of virtual wards has found that black and ethnic minority people are underrepresented in patient cohorts. This finding comes as NHS England announces plans to increase access to virtual wards, to cut avoidable hospital admissions and reduce emergency department waiting time
IHE REPORT-ENGLAND’S WIDENING HEALTH GAP-LOCAL PLACES FALLING BEHIND
This report published by the Institute of Health Equity in April 2024 confirms widening inequalities in life expectancy between regions in England and within local authorities since 2010. The report shows since 2010 central government spending cuts to local authorities were highest in areas with lower life expectancy and more health inequalities further harming health in these places