The NHS Is Diverse- Can It Be Fairer?

1 in 4 NHS staff are from a BAME background — yetonly 7% reach senior leadership.In episode 4 of HealthCross Talks , Dr Ramesh Mehta OBE, founder of BAPIO, reveals why racial bias still blocks career growth — and how cultural training can transform patient care. For over 25 years, as president of the BritishAssociation of Physicians of Indian Origin, Dr Mehta has boldly challenged injustice — taking on the General Medical Council, when necessary, yet collaborating with them to drive lasting change. Since founding BAPIO in 1996, he has championed therights of BAME doctors and fought for a fairer, more inclusive NHS that delivers better care for all.A must-listen if cultural cohesion — or its absence — has ever shaped your NHS journey. Discover how barriers can be broken and true inclusion built.