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NHS Communicate@NHSCommunicate
31 Jul 2025
Ethnic minority #NHS comms professionals still face barriers to visibility and progression. Today's new report and charter from the Taskforce for #Diversity in NHS #Communications sets out what must change – and how. Help create real change: bit.ly/477qmcx
Card with an image of a person and NHS Communicate watermark, which displays the following text: Our charter asks you to: Address bias in recruitment Broaden outreach to underrepresented groups Remove barriers to entry Create pathways for progression

ALT Card with an image of a person and NHS Communicate watermark, which displays the following text: Our charter asks you to: Address bias in recruitment Broaden outreach to underrepresented groups Remove barriers to entry Create pathways for progression
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The Taskforce for Diversity in NHS Communications is urging health leaders to do more to tackle bias and discrimination in #NHS communications. By signing the Charter, NHS leaders can help to build a more representative workforce. Read more: bit.ly/498wXDc
A green-coloured graphic featuring a quote about the importance of diversity in communication from Edna Boampong, Chair, Taskforce for Diversity in NHS Communications. The background is a pattern of green triangles, and there is an image of Edna Boampong smiling. The quote says, "Diversity in communication roles isn't just a moral imperative – it's essential for building trust and delivering services that truly meet the needs of every community."

ALT A green-coloured graphic featuring a quote about the importance of diversity in communication from Edna Boampong, Chair, Taskforce for Diversity in NHS Communications. The background is a pattern of green triangles, and there is an image of Edna Boampong smiling. The quote says, "Diversity in communication roles isn't just a moral imperative – it's essential for building trust and delivering services that truly meet the needs of every community."
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The #NHS doesn't have a talent shortage. It has a retention problem linked to structural inequalities. πŸ§‘πŸΎβ€πŸ’ΌπŸ§•πŸΎπŸ‘©πŸΏβ€πŸ’» NHS leaders can help change this. The Diversity Charter outlines the steps we can take together. πŸ‘‰ Find out more: bit.ly/3McF6P4
Image of people smiling. The image also contains the NHS Communicate watermark and the following words: Sign the Taskforce for Diversity in Communications' Charter now.

ALT Image of people smiling. The image also contains the NHS Communicate watermark and the following words: Sign the Taskforce for Diversity in Communications' Charter now.
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NHS Providers (now known as The NHS Alliance)@NHSProviders
4 Sep 2025
Ethnic minority comms professionals in the #NHS continue to face deep rooted barriers. Edna Boampong, chair of the Taskforce for #Diversity in NHS #Communications, shares her experience in a new report outlining practical steps for real change. Read more: bit.ly/4fefYSk
Light green and dark green graphic card which displays the text below: "It's time for the NHS to move beyond superficial efforts and commit to genuine, systemic change. Change requires accountability, transparency and action at every level." - Edna Boampong, chair, Taskforce for Diversity in NHS Communications

ALT Light green and dark green graphic card which displays the text below: "It's time for the NHS to move beyond superficial efforts and commit to genuine, systemic change. Change requires accountability, transparency and action at every level." - Edna Boampong, chair, Taskforce for Diversity in NHS Communications

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Equity in #NHS communications helps build trust, improve care and create environments where staff can thrive. The #DiversityCharter, published by NHS Communicate, invites leaders to take a stand and commit to lasting change. 🫡 Be part of the change: bit.ly/40QTGjO
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ALT Card with an image of a person and NHS Communicate watermark, which displays the following text: Sign up to the Diversity Charter now
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Ethnic minority #NHS comms professionals continue to face deep-rooted barriers. @LadyEB80 chair of the Taskforce for #Diversity in NHS #Communications, shares her lived experience and a new report outlining practical steps for real change. Read more: bit.ly/4fefYSk
Light green and dark green graphic card which displays the text below: "It's time for the NHS to move beyond superficial efforts and commit to genuine, systemic change. Change requires accountability, transparency and action at every level." - Edna Boampong, chair, Taskforce for Diversity in NHS Communications

ALT Light green and dark green graphic card which displays the text below: "It's time for the NHS to move beyond superficial efforts and commit to genuine, systemic change. Change requires accountability, transparency and action at every level." - Edna Boampong, chair, Taskforce for Diversity in NHS Communications

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26% of ethnic minority communicators do not plan to work in the NHS in three years. The Taskforce for #Diversity in #NHS #Communications are hosting virtual workshops on the survey findings of the experiences of ethnic minority comms staff. Learn moreπŸ”— bit.ly/49kf7Na
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Over 300 ethnic minority communications professionals have shared their experiences of working in #NHS comms. The findings make for important reading. Join the conversation – help us to create a positive and equitable environment for all staff ‡️ πŸ”— bit.ly/49kf7Na
Taskforce for Diversity in NHS Communications Join the conversation! Let's make change together Date: 17 December and 16 January Online Workshop

ALT Taskforce for Diversity in NHS Communications Join the conversation! Let's make change together Date: 17 December and 16 January Online Workshop

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Help us to create change! The Taskforce for #Diversity in #NHS #Communications is hosting virtual workshops covering the findings from a recent survey on the experiences of over 300 ethnic minority comms staff. We need your support: find out more ‡️ πŸ”— bit.ly/49kf7Na

ALT Taskforce for Diversity in NHS Communications Share your thoughts with us! Let's make change together Date: 17 December and 16 January Online Workshop Quote: "The findings are clear, without decisive action, the NHS is at risk of losing experienced, dedicated and ambitious communicators." - Edna Boampong, Chair, Taskforce for Diversity in NHS Communications

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"Without decisive action, the NHS is at risk of losing experienced and ambitious communicators." The Taskforce for Diversity in NHS Communications reveal the experience of over 300 ethnic minority comms staff. @NHSProviders | @NHSConfed Read more ➑️ bit.ly/3OsWHAf
"Staff are coming into the health service passionate about the work we do and keen to build successful careers, only to become disillusioned and feel that they don't belong." - Edna Boampong, Chair, Taskforce for Diversity in NHS Communications

ALT "Staff are coming into the health service passionate about the work we do and keen to build successful careers, only to become disillusioned and feel that they don't belong." - Edna Boampong, Chair, Taskforce for Diversity in NHS Communications

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"It appears that in 2024, a person's heritage and the colour of their skin continues to limit their career." @LadyEB80 comments on the Taskforce for Diversity in NHS Communications' findings of the experience of over 300 ethnic minority comms staff. πŸ”— bit.ly/3ASJq0J
"Staff are coming into the health service passionate about the work we do and keen to build successful careers, only to become disillusioned and feel that they don't belong." - Edna Boampong, Chair, Taskforce for Diversity in NHS Communications

ALT "Staff are coming into the health service passionate about the work we do and keen to build successful careers, only to become disillusioned and feel that they don't belong." - Edna Boampong, Chair, Taskforce for Diversity in NHS Communications
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NHS Providers (now known as The NHS Alliance)@NHSProviders
25 Oct 2024
Are you a communicator, marketer or engagement specialist? Don't miss your chance to complete #NHSCommsDiversity's survey for ethnic minority communicators by 31 October! Your insight could help develop solutions to improve diversity in comms! πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/4eA3zXe
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Nice to see @prweekuknews feature the first meeting of the NHS communications taskforce, established by @NHSProviders, @NHSConfed and Centre for Health Communications Research. It seeks to drive much needed diversity within the sector. Read more πŸ”— bit.ly/3ZrOMcP

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Thanks to taskforce members @Dan_Charlton1, @DanielReynolds4, @AdamBrimelow, @NazAGayle, @thefourrileys, @AntonyTiernan, @Ranjeet_Kaile, @ChloeKComms, Shak Rafiq, Donna Webster, Shameema Ali, Kofi Mensah-Ansong, Meredith Vivian OBE, @TaylorBennett_F, @Mrs_Wadds, chair @LadyEB80.
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Join the conversation on #NHSCommsDiverstiy! πŸ—£οΈ The Taskforce for Diversity in NHS Communications, chaired by @LadyEB80, wants to hear from you on how your organisation has challenged racial inequality in the workforce. Learn moreπŸ‘‰ bit.ly/3zrxGBj
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The Taskforce for Diversity in NHS Communications has now begun! Delivered in partnership between @NHSProviders and @NHSConfed, the taskforce held it’s first meeting and will soon be developing recommendations to improve #NHSCommsDiversity! Learn more πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/3B0K8Zi
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National Health Executive
@thenhenews
23 Jul 2024
New diversity taskforce launched 🚨 The taskforce will support diversity improvements in the NHS communications workforce. It will be chaired by Edna Boampong, and will primarily focus on ethnic diversity in senior roles. Read moreπŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡ nationalhealthexecutive.com/… @NHSProviders @NHSConfed @NHSCommunicate @LadyEB80 #NHS #Communications #Diversity #Taskforce
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NHS Confederation@NHSConfed
23 Jul 2024
In this special podcast, @DanielReynolds4, @LadyEB80, @thefourrileys and @adambrimelow discuss the report, the current state and future of NHS communications and the launch of the taskforce. Listen now 🎧 nhsconfed.org/podcast/future…
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🚨 Exciting news! @NHSProviders, @NHSConfed and Centre for Health Communications Research are thrilled to announce the launch of a #taskforce to tackle the lack of #diversity in #NHS communications, chaired by @LadyEB80. Read more ➑️ bit.ly/4bMZJIL 🧡 1/3
NHS Communicate - Edna Boampong, chair, Taskforce for Race and Equality in NHS Communications

ALT NHS Communicate - Edna Boampong, chair, Taskforce for Race and Equality in NHS Communications

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.@LadyEB80 will be joined on the taskforce by @Ranjeet_Kaile, @AntonyTiernana and @thefourrileys with more names to be confirmed shortly, including experts from the wider public sector. Recommendations are expected to be published before the end of the year. 🧡 2/3
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The launch of the taskforce, follows key findings from 'The State of NHS Communications' report, underscoring the urgent need for change. #NHScommunicate Read the full reportπŸ”— bit.ly/49EjqSy 🧡 3/3
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