Responding to the interim findings of the British Medical Association's (BMA) Racism in Medicine survey, the deputy chief executive of NHS Providers, Saffron Cordery, said:

"It is unacceptable that NHS staff experience racism. And it is unacceptable that such a high level of racism towards doctors and medical students exists, as these survey findings show.

"This new survey reinforces the need for much more work to be done to address racial inequalities in the medical workforce, particularly around recruitment and promotion. Black, Asian and minority ethnic doctors are less likely to be appointed to consultant level from a shortlist compared to their white peers, and less likely to feel their organisation provides equal opportunity.

"Culture changes must be delivered from the top down, with buy in from boards and senior leaders who demonstrate the behaviours expected and needed – collectively and individually.

"Trusts know that it is essential we continue to address both structural racism and the racial inequalities faced by doctors in the service, alongside wider efforts to ensure a fair experience for all Black, Asian and ethnic minority staff working in the NHS."