Home > News > News: Employers urged to set up BME networks
Share

Employers urged to set up BME networks

NHS England says employers should encourage the setting up of networks for black and minority ethnic staff as part of plans to implement the Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) across the NHS in England.

NHS England’s WRES implementation team published the first of a series of guides in August, with more planned to follow this autumn. Improving through Inclusion provides evidence of good practice from black and minority ethnic staff networks already operating across the NHS. It also identifies the specific support needed to ensure staff networks are more effective in engaging staff.

“Whilst some organisations have established networks, others are either at an earlier stage or have none. Although there is still a long way to go, there is evidence of some improvements on which we will build and share what works,” said Yvonne Coghill (pictured), co-director of WRES implementation at NHS England.

Follow the WRES team on Twitter @WRES_Team

Steve McManus, Royal Berkshire NHS trust

Steve McManus’s work developing the leaders and managers the NHS needs for the 21st century has caught the eye of national leaders. The Royal Berkshire trust chief executive talks to Matt Ross about transforming services, developing leaders and the right way to regulate the management profession.

24 September 2024 | By Matt Ross
Interview
Repeated reflections of a professional woman looking into a mirror

Reflecting on our own assumptions and behaviour is the first step towards inclusive leadership, writes Ramima Khanam. By putting ourselves in other people’s shoes and learning from conversations we can help to create more inclusive and productive workplaces.

18 July 2024 | By Ramima Khanam
Feature
Headshot of Jenny Owen, 2024

Meet Your Reps: Jenny Owen, nurse, MiP health and safety rep and a manager in NHS England’s North West region, talks to Craig Ryan about championing the underdog and why she still needs a “clinical fix”.

10 July 2024 | By Craig Ryan
MiP at work
Tense meeting in a workplace canteen

If you’re facing discrimination at work, MiP is there to support you with expert advice and representation. Jo Seery and Helen Carr explain how to build your case and get the best result for you and your colleagues.

09 July 2024 | By Jo Seery and Helen Carr
Feature
Dr Phil Hammond on stage, 2024

Doctor, comedian, broadcaster, writer, health campaigner and politician manqué, Dr Phil Hammond is now drawing up a manifesto to rescue the NHS and boost the nation’s health. On the eve of a watershed general election for the UK, he spoke to Healthcare Manager’s Matt Ross.

03 July 2024 | By Matt Ross
Interview
Health secretary Victoria Atkins in Whitehall 2024

The health secretary’s plans to cut 5,500 management jobs to fund community services if the Conservatives win the general election have been criticised as “not credible” by Labour and “paper thin” by MiP.

25 June 2024 | By MiP
News
Man in street looking up at office buildings

Three-quarters of MiP members say NHS England’s new hybrid working policy is more likely to damage productivity than improve it, according to a recent survey. Half say there isn’t enough office space for staff to return to the office.

03 April 2024 | By MiP
News
Man pointing finger in an accusatory way

The NHS’s enduring tendency to point the finger when something goes wrong can fill clinicians with fear and hamper managers trying to solve problems. We ask why the NHS is still struggling to shake off its blame culture after decades of trying.

27 March 2024 | By Jessica Bradley
Feature
Baby close up with toy in mouth

With constant upheaval in the health service, new mothers working for the NHS are often anxious about going back to work. Jo Seery explains the rights women have when returning after maternity leave.

30 January 2024 | By Jo Seery
Legal Eye
Buki Adeyemo outside Lawton House, trust head office, Stoke

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare could be England’s best trust. Chief executive Dr Buki Adeyemo explains the ingredients for its success: a stable and happy workforce, a listening leadership, ambitious goals and an enthusiasm for innovation.

15 December 2023 | By Matt Ross
Interview
123>>

If you’d like to read more from MiP, sign up to receive our free monthly emails – we’ll keep you up to date on news and events in health and care management

NHS Confed survey finds racism deters 60% of ethnic minority leaders from recommending NHS management careers, with racist abuse and discrimination most likely to come from colleagues.

22 June 2022 | By MiP
News
Summit 2021 equality panel thumbnail

MiP Summit 2021: Anton Emmanuel, Lucille Thirlby, Chris Creegan and Helen Carr discuss MiP’s new guide to equality and diversity and the action managers can take to create inclusive workplaces in the NHS.

12 November 2021 | By Alison Moore
News
MiP-guide-equality-cover-thumb

MiP’s guide to managing equality and diversity, Creating an Inclusive Workplace is launched at today’s MiP Summit. Find out more and download your copy here.

09 November 2021 | By MiP
News
News_2020-11-06_Summit_Gender
Karen Bonner, Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust

05 November 2020 | By Craig Ryan
News
The panel discussing the 'new normal' (clockwise from top left): Habib Naqvi, Jon Restell, Rebecca Smith; Christine McAnea and David Cain.
MiP national officer Claire Pullar

16 November 2019 | By MiP
News
Jon Restell speaking at an MiP Summit

MiP chief executive Jon Restell urges members to show true leadership in tackling toxic workplaces and preserving NHS values.

14 November 2019 | By MiP
News
MiP Summit organisational change panel
MiP Chief Executive Jon Restell
12

Related News