Require NHS to use pulse oximeters accurate for all skin tones
National
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Wes Streeting
Health Secretary
Inaccurate devices threaten safety equality
Inclusive NHS oximeters by 2026
Pulse oximeter bias in dark skin
Require NHS to use pulse oximeters accurate for all skin tones
National
Ensure all NHS pulse oximeters are independently tested and certified to be accurate for all skin tones. Update NHS procurement and clinical guidelines so only inclusive devices are used, with a full transition to validated models by the end of 2026.
Inaccurate devices threaten safety equality
Inclusive NHS oximeters by 2026
Pulse oximeter bias in dark skin