What if NHS leaders were more representative of patients and staff?

Since the NHS was created, the patients it treats have become increasingly diverse. But some patients, perhaps because of their age, sex, or ethnicity, have worse experiences than others—for example, in unequal access to care, variation in health outcomes, or care that is not tailored to their needs.

The NHS is one of the most multicultural employers in England, but lack of diversity in its leadership is a barrier to it achieving its full potential.