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.