Black Health Inequalities Summit 2025

A Call for Transformational Change

The London inspire team extends our heartfelt gratitude to the 700+ attendees who joined us in person at the QEII Centre and the 500 who tuned in online for the Black Health Inequalities Summit 2025.

Online resources

Your presence was a powerful testament to our collective hunger for change. This event was more than a summit—it was a movement. A space where we listened, shared, and committed to meaningful action for a healthier, more equitable future.

We are deeply grateful to our exceptional speakers, steering group members, community leaders, volunteers, healthcare professionals, and delegates. Your insights and dedication made this an unforgettable experience.

A special thank you to our sponsors who made this pivotal event possible: The National Lottery Community Fund, Impact on Urban Health, Gilead Sciences, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, AstraZeneca, Social Finance, and The University of Bolton. Your support is driving real change in Black health equity.

We extend our deepest thanks to the Caribbean & African Health Network (CAHN) delivering an extraordinary Black Health Inequalities Summit that exceeded all expectations.

Key Moments & Transformative Voices

Bola Owolabi delivered a powerful keynote on working with Black communities to improve health outcomes through community-centered approaches.
Margaret Ikpoh highlighted the critical value of community involvement and patient safety, emphasizing the importance of lived experiences in healthcare transformation.
David Knott explored sustainable funding models for community health, reinforcing The National Lottery Community Fund’s commitment to sustainable funding.
Habib Naqvi MBE shared groundbreaking NHS Race and Health Observatory anti-racist principles, offering a blueprint for systemic change.
Paulette Hamilton MP addressed health equity and the need for legislative approaches to improve Black health outcomes.
Levi Roots shared powerful narratives on the connection between culinary heritage and health.
Kevin Fenton CBE delivered a video address on “The London Approach to Anti-Racism.”
Nadey Hakim brought an international perspective with “Skills not Scars,” challenging global healthcare narratives.
Ed Moses shared insights on the NHS 10-Year Health Plan.
Rosie Mughal, Professor Ivan Browne DL FFPH, and Katy Saunders closed the day with a powerful plenary session.
George Holmes on is commitment and allyship to social justice and equity.

Workshops

Thank you to all our expert facilitators, researchers, and community leaders who have contributed their time, knowledge, and insights to make these workshops a success. Your dedication and commitment to improving Black health are truly invaluable.