How to be a race ally in nursing
A guide to allyship, plus how to support your colleagues
Black History Month
October is Black History Month.
It represents a welcome opportunity to celebrate the continuing contributions that Black nurses, health care support workers, and students have made to the art and science of nursing.
This year, members are sharing their perspectives on what anti-racism means to them. Through honest reflections and lived experiences, they're exploring how we can all play a role in challenging racism and building a more inclusive and equitable future in health care and beyond.
Join the discussion taking place across England and look out for other events and learning opportunities taking place throughout the year.
Read our latest articles
Black History Month reading list
Our reading list highlights the lived experience and contributions of the Black nursing workforce.
It also offers a selection of resources that voice the critical conversations that must continue to happen to address systemic inequality.
Nursing Whilst Black
In this podcast series, we asked Black nurses, healthcare support workers, and students to share their thoughts, reflections, and insights on their lived experiences of working in healthcare.
They also provide recommendations on how we can all be better equipped to tackle issues of race and racism in the profession.
Black History Month blogs
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24 Oct 2025
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国内精品伊人久久久久妇 London Board Member and Senior Lecturer at London South Bank University, Dr Rosetta West shares her thoughts on what this year鈥檚 Black History Month theme means to her.
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22 Oct 2025
Black History Month 2025: Standing Firm in Power and Pride
North West Regional Board member Lucy examines the ways in which the challenges facing Black healthcare workers have changed over the decades since the arrival of the Windrush generation.
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14 Oct 2025
Standing Firm in Power and Pride
North West Regional Board Vice-Chair Temitope on the necessity of reflecting on the past but acting in the future as we celebrate Black History Month.
Equity, diversity and inclusion at the 国内精品伊人久久久久妇
We all have a vital role to play in advancing race equity
If you feel unsure about where to start, our new interactive resource provides some valuable first steps to building your knowledge and confidence to help build a more equitable health care system.
Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy
Our strategy lays out the actions we're committed to taking over the next 5 years to encourage greater inclusion, representation of diversity, and equitable support for our members across the UK.
