Building a reputation of excellence.

“The Breaking Through conference continues to inspire Black and Minority Ethnic NHS staff to strive to achieve their full potential. However there are still too few BME staff operating at the very highest levels in the NHS which is totally unacceptable. Today's NHS has a responsibility to fully reflect the population it serves. I am fully committed to ensuring there are people from diverse backgrounds at all levels of the service but particularly in more senior positions where representation is poor.”

NHS Chief Executive, David Nicholson

Henley Report Executive Summary – independent research into success of the programme

"The findings of the evaluation are extremely positive. This has been a very worthwhile programme and participants have gained a great deal. They have been given the confidence and the skills to progress in their careers, to find appropriate development, to seek out opportunities, and to understand what is needed in order to gain more senior posts in the NHS. They have benefited from an overall package of confidence gained, understanding of self and understanding of the NHS, and as a result of the programme feel more able to go out and ask for opportunities, and feel that they deserve them, and are capable of benefiting from them."