Anti-Racist Nursing and Midwifery

This book exposes institutionalised and inter-personal racism in healthcare and its impact on the lives of Black and Brown people. It is based on the experiences and actions of a group of nurses and midwives who came together as a result of the research project Nursing Narratives: Racism and the Pandemic (UKRI/AHRC).

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.

The book is an invaluable resource, helping health professionals and students understand the patterns of racism in the health workplace.

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.

Sadiq Bhanbhro is 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.

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.