Workforce Race Equality Standard report published
NHS England’s 2025 WRES report shows rising BME representation but ongoing race inequality, with staff underrepresented at senior NHS levels.
NHS England has published its 2025 Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) report, offering a national overview of race equality across the NHS workforce.
The latest data marks the tenth annual publication and tracks progress across nine indicators used to measure workplace equality in NHS trusts.
While representation of Black and minority ethnic (BME) staff continues to increase, the report highlights ongoing disparities in career progression, with underrepresentation at senior and very senior levels.
