Summary
The campaign video features health and care staff, including a local GP.
A powerful video has been released as part of the Greater Manchester Integrated Partnership’s anti-racism campaign.
The video features health and care staff from across Greater Manchester, including a GP, surgeons, a paramedic, a social care worker and a nursing assistant, who describe the impact racism has had on them.
In the video, Dr Huma Ghauri, a GP at Ailsa Craig Medical Practice, in Longsight, encourages people to speak up against racism.
She said: “Staying quiet about racism normalises it. Help keep our health and care services safe for everyone.
“If you witness racism – report it.”
The ‘No Space for Racism’ campaign was developed in response to staff sharing their experiences of racism at work. Colleagues across health and care spoke about the impact racism was having on their wellbeing, confidence and sense of safety, highlighting the need for a coordinated, system-wide response and support for those affected.
The campaign aims to help people understand the impact racism has on staff, encourage respectful behaviour and ensure colleagues know they are supported if they experience or witness racism or hate.
The ‘No Space for Racism’ campaign sends a clear message – racism has no place in health and care, and staff should never face it alone. It also encourages staff to be active bystanders and support colleagues who experience racism.
Small actions can make a big difference – whether that’s checking in with someone, speaking up when it’s safe to do so, reporting an incident or helping a colleague access support.
You can visit the campaign webpages to watch the video and find out about the support available.
The video follows support for the campaign from system leaders, including Dr Tracey Vell MBE, Chief Officer of Greater Manchester Primary Care Provider Board (PCB), and Luvjit Kandula, Chair of the PCB and the Community Pharmacy Provider Board (CPPB).
