Standing firm in power and pride: celebrating Black History Month in the NHS

In this episode of Health on the Line , we mark the beginning of Black History Month with a timely conversation featuring two long time champions of diversity in the NHS: Dame Professor Robina Shah, consultant chartered psychologist and Professor of medical education and psycho-social medicine at the University of Manchester, and Joan Saddler OBE, director of partnerships and equality at the NHS Confederation. Against a backdrop of rising reports of abuse and discrimination faced by black and minority ethnic NHS staff, this episode explores the theme of this year’s celebration: standing firm in power and pride. Dame Professor Shah reflects on her decades of leadership in the NHS and beyond, sharing personal experiences of being one of the few people of colour in senior roles and the resilience it takes to lead with dignity and purpose. Joan Saddler brings her deep expertise in equality and public engagement to the discussion, highlighting the importance of collective action and the NHS’s ongoing commitment to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Standing firm in power and pride: celebrating Black History Month in the NHS is an episode from Health On The Line by NHS Confederation.

This episode is 40:38 long.

This episode was published on Oct 1, 2025.

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