Attention-Grabbing Title: NHS Race Quotas Controversy!

In the UK, NHS hospitals have set race quotas to win diversity awards as part of a controversial "anti-racism" scheme. Around 30 NHS trusts aim for "gold status" by ensuring board diversity matches local populations or includes at least one member from a minority ethnic background. Critics, like ex-Health Secretary Steve Barclay, argue for a focus on meritocracy, while current officials warn against token gestures. This drives a heated debate on balancing diversity with merit in the healthcare sector.