One in five black, Asian and minority ethnic NHS managers in England plan to quit amid racism, report finds

Health service faces exodus as almost four-fifths of BAME managers surveyed reported racism, exclusion and barriers to career progression

The NHS in England is facing an exodus of minority ethnic managers who have suffered racism, exclusion and discrimination during their working lives, a report has found.

Almost four-fifths of managers from black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds have experienced racism, exclusion and obstacles to progressing in their careers, according to a survey carried out by the NHS Alliance.