In its annual race report, the NHS revealed overall that 17 per cent of its Black and ethnic minority staff experienced discrimination, compared to 6.7 per cent of white workers.
The news comes in the same week as a report warning trainee paramedics are facing widespread sexual harassment and racism which is going unchecked by managers.
Last year, The Independent revealed the shocking results showing 27 per cent of Black and ethnic minority staff have experienced bullying and harassment. Despite promises to tackle the issue, results this year show the level has stayed about the same and has not improved since 2016.
On Monday, NHS chief executive Amanda Pritchard joined those criticising Tory donor Frank Hester over what she called “disgusting” comments about MP Diane Abbott.
Writing to healthcare leaders, Ms Pritchard said: “I’ve spoken to a number of colleagues, including at Wednesday’s meeting of the NHS Assembly, who have told me of their concern and disgust at the racist, sexist and violent comments alleged to have been made by Frank Hester.
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