Insights from race equality peer learning

Bullying, harassment and abuse continue to be a serious issue across the NHS, with over one in four staff reporting at least one incident in the last year. Ethnic minority and disabled staff remain disproportionately affected, highlighting the need for sustained board-led action and culture change. This briefing sets out the insights from a peer learning event held on 21 October 2025 that explored how NHS boards can take steps to tackle these challenges, fulfil their statutory duties of care, and create inclusive, supportive workplaces where staff feel safe and able to speak up.