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Black Health Inequalities Summit

Black Health Inequalities Summit 2026

The Black Health Inequalities Summit 2026 returns on Monday 20 April 2026 at The Mermaid, London. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event, the summit convenes this year under the theme “Equity at the Centre of Systems Change” — bringing together parliamentarians, senior NHS leaders, clinicians, researchers, funders, and community organisations for a landmark day of discussion, shared learning, and collective action on Black health inequalities.

 

The summit will explore community-led solutions to persistent health inequalities, the role of government policy and the 10-Year Health Plan, women’s health and maternity, long-term conditions, and the wider determinants of health — all with community firmly at the centre.

 

This year’s distinguished speaker lineup includes (A-Z):

  • Dame Dr Marie Gabriel CBE
  • Prof Kevin Fenton CBE
  • Dr Paulette Hamilton MP
  • Dr Veline L’Esperance
  • Prof Bola Owolabi CBE
  • Prof Iqbal Singh CBE
  • Dr Lade Smith CBE
  • Prof Patrick Vernon OBE

And more

The summit is generously supported by The National Lottery Community Fund, and supporters Gilead Sciences, Theramex UK, and the University of Greater Manchester.

Delivered by the Caribbean & African Health Network (CAHN) in collaboration with LDN Inspire, the summit represents a unique opportunity to be part of the national conversation on Black health equity. Spaces are extremely limited.

To register, please visit: https://portal.cahn.org.uk/blackhealthsummit
Contact hello@inspireblackhealth.london

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Black Health Inequalities Summit 2024

CAHN as the delivery partner to the London inspire Programme is delighted to share a recap of the successful Black Health Inequalities Summit held on 25th March , 2024. This event brought together stakeholders, healthcare professionals, community leaders, researchers, and advocates to explore community-based approaches and collaborations within health systems.

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Morning Workshops – Health Conditions/Wellbeing Issues

  • Cardiovascular Disease – Hypertension
  • Food Insecurity
  • Immunisation and Screening
  • Sickle Cell
  • Maternal and Neonatal Health
  • Mental Health – Young People

Afternoon workshops – Action-based

  • Funding Black-led Community Health & Wellbeing Projects and Initiatives
  • Community Health Approaches – increasing engagement with Black Led organisations
  • VCSE and Integrated Care Boards and Collaborations
  • Core20PLUS5 Approach to Reducing Black Health Inequalities
  • Black Health Manifesto – Women, Men, Children & Young People
  • Improvements & Expansion of Black-led Health & Well-being Initiatives

Plenaries:

Two powerful plenary sessions were held:

  1. System and Cross-Sector Collaboration
  2. Creating Sustainable Change in Black Health

 

Keynote Speakers Included:

  • Prof Bola Owolabi, GP and Director, National Healthcare Inequalities Improvement Programme, NHS England
  • Prof Kevin Fenton CBE, Public Health Director for London, and President of Faculty of Public Health
  • Dr Margaret Ikpoh, GP and Vice Chair, Royal Society of General Physicians
  • Prof Habib Naqvi OBE, Chief Executive, NHS Race and Health Observatory

Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to the success of this event.