Ethnicity
Understanding Ethnicity Values and Categories
Our Ethnicity Values
We prioritise understanding diverse ethnic backgrounds to foster inclusivity.


Ethnic Categories
Our Approach
We collect ethnicity data to enhance our services and promote equality.
Audience Wid Patty Dumplin & Friends at Nottingham Contemporary 2013
1. White
English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British
Irish
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
Roma (newly added in 2021)
Any other White background
2. Mixed or Multiple Ethnic Groups
White and Black Caribbean
White and Black African
White and Asian
Any other Mixed or Multiple ethnic background
3. Asian or Asian British
Indian
Pakistani
Bangladeshi
Chinese
Any other Asian background
4. Black, Black British, Caribbean or African
Caribbean
African
Any other Black, Black British or Caribbean background
5. Other Ethnic Group
Arab
Any other ethnic group
ONS 2021 Ethnicity Categories (England & Wales)
FAQ
What are ethnicity values?
Ethnicity values categorise diverse backgrounds.
Why collect this data?
We collect data to understand community diversity.
How is the data used?
Data helps understand health inequalities and help improve services and promote inclusion.
Data is kept confidential and secure.
Who can access it?
Is participation mandatory?
Participation is voluntary and confidential.