Ethnic Inequalities in Healthcare 2022-03-01
2022-03-01
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The NHS Race and Health Observatory released a report in February 2022 on ethnic inequalities in healthcare, prompting this question. The report details disparities affecting patient care.
What assessment has been made of the implications for policies based on the NHS Race and Health Observatory's February 2022 report on 'Ethnic Inequalities in Healthcare'? I hope the Secretary of State will ensure that all conclusions from this report are implemented. The McLean review into senior leadership at the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, which annexed Walsall Manor Hospital, raises questions about equality and transparency for staff and patients.
Addressing disparities discussed in the report is a priority. Progress includes increasing covid-19 vaccine take-up among ethnic minorities. A health disparities White Paper will be published later this year setting out measures to address disparities and their causes, including those related to ethnicity. The McLean review highlights important issues that need serious attention.
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Did not commit to implementing all report recommendations specifically
Will Be Taking It Very Seriously
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The McLean review into senior leadership at the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, which annexed Walsall Manor Hospital, raises concerns about equality and transparency for staff and patients in the NHS.
Can he say what will be done to ensure all those working in the NHS and using the NHS are treated with equality and transparency, starting with the Manor?
The report raises important issues that will be seriously addressed. The Secretary has already referred to a medical devices review headed by Dame Margaret Whitehead. He also mentioned the importance of inequality of treatment.
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Did not specify steps for equality and transparency at Walsall Manor Hospital
Will Be Taking It Very Seriously
Welcome The Report
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Over a decade of Conservative government, evidence shows no significant change in the treatment of ethnic minority patients who continue to receive poorer care due to race at every stage of their life.
Why have the Tories failed to act on reducing ethnic disparities in healthcare over 12 years?
The report highlights longstanding issues of ethnic disparities under successive Governments. The current Government is addressing these with initiatives like the medical devices review and a maternity disparities taskforce.
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Did not address why there has been no significant change over 12 years
Understanding That Disparities Exist For Decades
Current Government Doing Something
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