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Description Over the past 18 months, the National Health Service (NHS) Race & Health Observatory (RHO) and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) partnered with 10 NHS Trusts in England to form the Learning and Action Network. This initiative applied RHO’s seven anti-racism principles using the Model for Improvement to tackle inequities in maternal and neonatal care. The Model for Understanding Success in Quality (MUSIQ) was adapted to embed these principles and serve as an evaluation framework. This work led to a novel approach for addressing racial inequities through improvement science.Case studies from the Network will highlight the practical use of these tools in efforts to reduce racial disparities in postpartum hemorrhage, maternal mental health, gestational diabetes, and preterm birth. Findings from the independent evaluation using the adapted MUSIQ framework will show the impact of these initiatives.Session participants will explore the development and use of the integrated model and MUSIQ framework, learn how to apply them to address racial inequities, and assess improvement efforts through an anti-racist lens. A structured discussion will encourage reflection on using these tools across clinical areas and inform recommendations for broader application.