Our Chair Professor Patrick Vernon OBE has been announced as a judge for the 5th National BAME Health & Care Awards which celebrate the unsung heroes of the NHS and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic health and care services.
The Awards recognise and celebrate the achievements of BAME staff and allies from across the health and care fields in making significant improvements in career development support for Black, Asian and minority ethnic staff. This includes exceptional initiatives and leadership, and the improvement of services, or access to services for people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. They saim to set a national framework for evaluating and recognising excellence among B.A.M.E. staff, and those championing equity in health and care and improving the quality of services to a diverse population and celebrate current and future health and care leaders who are passionate about health equity and improving outcomes.
Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in London on 26 September, and nominations are now open. Closing date for nominations is 24 June 2024.