New review puts healthcare inequalities under the spotlight

Site Admin • 12 March 2022
medical staff

all credits: NHS RHO

published : 14 February 2022

The NHS Race & Health Observatory has published its much anticipated rapid review into ethnic health inequalities across a range of areas including key priorities set by the independent health body.


Ethnic inequalities in access to, experiences of, and outcomes of healthcare are longstanding problems in the NHS, and are rooted in experiences of structural, institutional and interpersonal racism. This report is the first of its kind to analyse the overwhelming evidence of ethnic health inequality through the lens of racism.


The university-led rapid review focussed on priorities set by the NHS Race and Health Observatory (RHO), relating to ethnic inequalities in:


  • mental healthcare
  • maternal and neonatal healthcare
  • digital access to healthcare
  • genetic testing and genomic medicine
  • the NHS workforce


Read a summary of the rapid evidence review in PDF format here

Read the full review in PDF format here


Complete the survey on trust in primary care services now >

Woman looking ahead

Black patients to gain stronger rights under new Mental Health Act

by Site Admin • 7 February 2026
The new Mental Health Act, which has received Royal Assent, will address racial disparities in mental health treatment through clearer guidance for professionals and improved performance.
MemberSPACE platform

Not a Catalyst 4 Change member? Join us on MemberSPACE

by Site Admin • 6 February 2026
In May 2024 we launched our self-service platform, MemberSPACE. We encourage all members registered on our previous manual system to re-register on the new members platform.
Pathways to Independence partners

Pathways to Independence: Co-production, empowerment and community

by Site Admin • 5 February 2026
It has been a year since the Pathways to Independence Project, also known as Sustainable Community Initiative (SCI), began, in partnership with Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health Trust.
Cash and glowing light bulb

West Midlands Fundraising Conference 2026

by Site Admin • 5 February 2026
This conference will be full of inspirational speakers and also a number of engaging and thought-provoking seminars, plus plenty of opportunities to network and learn from your peers.
More posts