2026/2078

1. Has the ICB adopted the Government’s non-statutory “anti-Muslim hostility” definition, published 9 March 2026 (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/a-definition-of-anti-muslim-hostility)?
2. Please confirm whether the definition has been adopted a) in whole, b) in part, or c) not at all, or d) whether you are currently considering adoption.
3. Have you held any meetings to discuss the adoption of the “anti-Muslim hostility” definition? If so, please provide any recorded information on the content of these meetings, including agendas, minutes, or summaries.
4. Have you produced any materials that mention “anti-Muslim hostility” in relation to strategy, equality and diversity, values and behaviours, staff conduct, partnerships, research and development, or any adjacent activities. If so, please provide a copy.

1. NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board (ICB) has not yet formally adopted the UK Government’s non-statutory definition of anti-Muslim hostility published on 9 March 2026.

On 4 June 2026, during the Government’s response to the Mann Review, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care James Murray stated that NHS England would be asked to adopt the UK Government definition of anti-Muslim hostility and that clear expectations would be set for every NHS trust, integrated care board and arm’s-length body to do likewise as part of wider efforts to tackle racism and religious hatred across the NHS. [england.nhs.uk], [gov.uk]

The ICB is currently considering adoption of the definition and, subject to local governance and decision-making processes, intends to adopt it and support its implementation across the organisation.

2. The ICB is currently considering adoption.

NHS Greater Manchester ICB is considering the implications of the Government’s recommendation and the NHS England response to the Lord Mann Review. The ICB recognises the importance of addressing all forms of racism, discrimination and religious hatred and, subject to local governance and decision-making processes, intends to adopt the Government’s non-statutory definition of anti-Muslim hostility.

The ICB would work closely with staff networks, recognised trade unions and leadership teams to support its meaningful implementation across the organisation, including appropriate awareness-raising, engagement and training activity to help ensure the definition is understood and applied consistently. This approach would support the wider aim of creating an inclusive environment where all forms of racism, discrimination and religious hatred are challenged and addressed.

3. At the time of responding to this request, the ICB does not hold any recorded information relating to meetings specifically convened to discuss the adoption of the Government’s non-statutory definition of anti-Muslim hostility.

4. The ICB does not hold any materials that specifically reference “anti-Muslim hostility” within its strategies, equality, diversity and inclusion materials, values and behaviours frameworks, staff conduct materials, partnership documents, research and development documentation or related activities.

However, the ICB has produced broader anti-racism and inclusion materials that make clear that racism, discrimination and prejudice in any form are unacceptable. This includes the “No Space for Racism in Health and Care, Anywhere” campaign, which promotes a culture of inclusion, respect and belonging across Greater Manchester’s health and care system. Whilst the campaign does not specifically reference anti-Muslim hostility, its principles apply to all forms of racism, discrimination and hatred.

Further information about the campaign is available here:

No Space for Racism in Health and Care, Anywhere