Asian women called ‘divas’ by NHS staff when asking for pain relief – Streeting

Asian women have been referred to as “divas” by NHS staff when they have asked for pain relief in childbirth, while black mothers have been expected to cope because they are “strong”, Wes Streeting has said.

The Health Secretary said he was determined to deal with inequalities and racism in the health service as he launched a national investigation into NHS maternity services.