Kumbi Kariwo

Kumbi is a dedicated learning disabilities nurse and health inequalities lead at Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. She has a profound commitment to addressing health inequalities and has made significant strides in implementing quality improvement projects to narrow the gap for the communities that she works with in Birmingham.

Kumbi has held various community roles, focusing on early prevention and improving patient experiences. In 2016, she established the Young People's Sexual Health Service, earning recognition from the NHS Parliamentary Awards and the CQC for addressing healthcare inequalities in Birmingham.

In 2021, Kumbi became the first chief of Nursing Fellow at Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, enhancing her expertise in digital health and health inequalities. She has developed training programmes to educate healthcare providers on wound care in diverse skin tones, fostering a more inclusive healthcare environment.

As a passionate advocate for inclusivity, Kumbi continues to address patient inequalities and improve access to services. Her leadership and dedication to patient-centred care exemplifies the power of inclusive practice and compassionate leadership, making a lasting impact on her patients and colleagues.