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“Why Can’t they Stop Talking?”Understanding Over Talking as a Trauma Response in Black Nurses, Midwives and Support Workers
At Equality 4 Black Nurses (E4BN), we’ve heard it countless times from managers, case investigators, and regulators: “She talked too...

Black Nurse
7 days ago4 min read
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“They Brought Me Here to Break Me” The Orchestrated Destruction of a Black Nurse at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear NHS Foundation Trust
“I left my country for a dream. Instead, I walked into a trap.” This is the story of a Black nurse, a member of Equality 4 Black Nurses...

Anika Ola
May 35 min read
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🩺 When the Mask Slips -What a “Slip of the Tongue” at the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Reveals About Racial Bias
“Black nurses take longer to learn,” they said confident, unblinking, as if it were a matter of fact. The room stilled. My breath caught....

Anika Ola
Apr 254 min read
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When Silence Isn’t Golden - How a Healthcare Professional Was Pushed to ‘Reflect’ on an Unfounded Allegation And What It Means for All of Us
When Justice Becomes Performance Imagine standing at the intersection of integrity and injustice.You ’ve done nothing wrong - yet you’re...

Anika Ola
Mar 214 min read
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Systematic Expulsion of Black and Overseas Nurses: How Employers Are Weaponising the NMC Referral Process
At Equality 4 Black Nurses (E4BN), we have identified a deliberate and calculated pattern where employers systematically refer Black and...

Anika Ola
Mar 76 min read
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The Silent Threat -The Dangers Faced by Black Nursing and Midwifery Staff in Healthcare including the NHS
Racism within healthcare settings not only affects morale and career progression but can also pose real risks to the well-being

Black Nurse
Jan 184 min read
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overseas nurses
At Equality 4 Black Nurses , we continue to witness the exploitation of overseas nurses in the UK healthcare system. These nurses,...

Anika Ola
Dec 7, 20244 min read
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The Hidden Dangers of Oversharing Private Information with White colleagues. Cultural Differences and the Need for Boundaries
In healthcare, building trust with colleagues is essential, yet for Black nurses, midwives and support workers, oversharing personal...

Black Nurse
Nov 24, 20244 min read
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The Urgent Need for Equity Over Hollow Equality Initiatives for Black Nurses and Healthcare Staff
The UK’s healthcare system faces a deep-rooted racism issue, particularly impacting Black nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants....

Anika Ola
Oct 29, 20244 min read
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Silent Strength, Bold Voice -The Journey of a Black Nurse
"I AM A BLACK NURSE" is a heartfelt and powerful reflection by a brave Equality 4 Black nurse member who shares her journey from a...

Anika Ola
Oct 23, 20243 min read
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The House Negro concept is alive and kicking in the NHS
We've all heard the stories — the whispers in the break room, the knowing glances during staff meetings. But the reality is much harsher...

Anika Ola
Oct 12, 20244 min read
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From Silence to Strength - How Equality 4 Black Nurses Empowered Me to Overcome Racism and Reclaim My Nursing Career
A Black nurse shares her journey of resilience, supported by Equality 4 Black Nurses through racial trauma and advocacy.

Black Nurse
Oct 5, 20245 min read
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Your Story, Your Voice, Your Power
Equality for Black Nurses: Empowering Voices, Transforming Healthcare POEM CALLED RESTORED WRITTEN BY A MEMBER OF Equality 4 Black Nurses...

Black Nurse
Sep 30, 20244 min read
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Your Voice, Your Power: Help Us Fight Injustice in the Nursing Profession
Nursing and Midwifery Council's (NMC) investigation into computer-based test (CBT) irregularities at the Yunnik Centre in Ibadan, Nigeria

Black Nurse
Sep 23, 20243 min read
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Miscarriage of Justice? How Stereotypes and Racial Bias Are Targeting Nigerian Nurses in the NMC's Fraud Investigation
At Equality 4 Black Nurses, we have long recognised the troubling trend of Black nurses, particularly international nurses, facing...

Anika Ola
Sep 16, 20247 min read
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Systemic Racism & Bias harms Black, Asian, & Global Majority Nurses, Midwives & Carers
Black nurses face disproportionate NMC referrals, with over 15% of cases despite being only 8% of the workforce, highlighting systemic bias

Black Nurse
Sep 7, 20246 min read
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The Dangerous Defence of Lucy Letby. We Call For an End to Racial Privilege in the NHS
We are compelled to respond to a recent open letter questioning the conviction of Lucy Letby. This letter, signed by an anonymous group...

Black Nurse
Aug 27, 20243 min read
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Speaking My Truth - A Black Nurse's Song
I'm not a victim, but I must say, As a Black nurse, in white-dominated spaces each day, No matter how kind or polite I might be, If...

Anika Ola
Aug 26, 20242 min read
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Equality 4 Black Nurses (E4BN) Response to Racist Riots in the UK
The recent violent race riots in the UK have exposed the alarming depth of racial hatred and systemic discrimination faced by Black and...

Anika Ola
Aug 8, 20242 min read
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Time for Change. We Demand Accountability at the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC)
We invite you to join us for our second protest outside the NMC offices in Portland Square this week Friday August 2nd, 2024 from 1pm...

Anika Ola
Jul 31, 20243 min read
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