May 2020
Poll suggests PPE shortage is worse for BAME nurses
Nurses from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are experiencing more problems accessing protective equipment than non BAME nurses, according to a new poll carried out by The Royal College of Nursing. NMC Chief Executive and Registrar, Andrea Sutcliffe said “The Covid-19 pandemic has exposed deep seated inequalities for ethnic minority nursing and midwifery professionals. Their experiences cannot be ignored.”