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Based on the experiences and actions of a group of nurses and midwives who came together as a result of the Nursing Narratives: Racism and the Pandemic (UKRI/AHRC) research project, this book exposes institutionalised racism in the sector and its impact on the lives of Black and Brown people.
Racism in healthcare damages us all and is a matter of social justice. It affects staff retention, staff health and well-being, and the quality of patient care. In this book, nurses and midwives narrate their experiences of racism and reflect on the successes and difficulties of challenging racism within healthcare institutions. With the overall aim of empowering others, including providing white allies with a deep understanding of how racism operates, the book gives opportunities for critical reflection and encourages us to think about how we can bring about progressive change in practice.
An invaluable resource for health professionals and students to understand the patterns of racism in the health workplace.
List of contents
Introduction 1. The Realities of Racism 2.Navigating Power 3. Stand Your Ground, But Not At Any Cost 4. Don't Suffer in Silence 5. The Struggle for Fair Treatment as an Internationally Educated Nurse 6. Survival Struggle of a Migrant Nurse in the NHS 7. Confronting Racialised Danger in the Pandemic 8. A Healthcare Assistant Speaks Out 9. Intersectionality and Everyday Racism 10. Overcoming Racism in Midwifery 11. Challenging Racism Across Borders 12. The Standard of Whiteness 13. Lift as You Climb 14. Standing Up to Racism Empowered my Mental Health and Well-being 15. Challenging Racism in Mental Health 16. Against the Grain: A Nurse's Fight for an Inclusive NHS 17. Challenging National Healthcare Institutions Through Frontline Activism 18. Black Healthcare Workers Organising for Justice 19. An Anti-Racist Health Service: Our Manifesto for Change
About the author
Anandi Ramamurthy is Emeritus Professor at Sheffield Hallam University and led the research project
Nursing Narratives: Racism and the Pandemic. She has authored five books on racism and culture.
Dr Sadiq Bhanbhro is a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Applied Health and Social Care Research (CARe) at Sheffield Hallam University, and a member of the
Nursing Narratives team.
Dr Ken Fero is Assistant Professor at Regent's University London and founder of Migrant Media. His award-winning films, include
Injustice (2001) and
Ultraviolence (2020)
.Rachel Ambrose is a Registered Mental Health and Specialist Community Public Health Nurse. She is committed to inclusive practice in health and education and lectures at Oxford Brookes University.
