The Pandemic’s Effect on B.A.M.E Staff in the NHS
Friday 28 October, 11am-12pm UK
Register your attendance below
Was there a disproportionate adverse effect on B.A.M.E frontline workers during the height of the pandemic?
Anecdotally, yes. Statistically, yes.
Of the 1.2 million staff employed by NHS, 20.7% belong to a Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) background. However, analysis of deaths of NHS Staff during the pandemic shows that 64% of those who died belonged to BAME background. A recent survey about this disproportionately high mortality has suggested discriminatory deployment of staff from non-white ethnic background in areas with potentially high virus exposure as a reason.
We already know that, so what’s this event going to tell us?
This event is going to explore exactly how B.A.M.E frontline workers were affected during the pandemic. We are conducting the widest research survey done in this area to give us the answers, and will explore them in this event. We also aim to bring to life the experiences of racial trauma suffered during, and because of, the pandemic so we can begin to heal. On the panel there will be representatives who can talk about their pandemic experiences, as well as mental health professionals who will explore how to spot trauma and what to do when we spot it.
Who is the event for?
The event is for all NHS Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic Staff and Allies (encouraged: HR, OD, EDI, People Managers).
