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Researchers identify barriers stopping minority groups accessing mental health services

By Iain MacDonald20th December 2016Education & Training

Members of black and minority ethnic (BME) groups face barriers to mental health services because of a communication breakdown between healthcare users and providers, and cultural factors, such as an

Race discrimination laws in Northern Ireland ‘lag behind rest of the UK’

By The Press Association4th October 2016News Northern Ireland

People in Northern Ireland have less protection against racial discrimination than other parts of the UK, European experts say. Employers and public bodies are only allowed to take a limited

Up to eight hate incidents reported to police daily, PSNI figures reveal

By The Press Association30th August 2016News Northern Ireland

Almost eight hate crimes or incidents are reported to police in Northern Ireland every day, a report said. The number of racist cases reduced slightly to 1,133 in the 12

Watchdog warns over ‘stuttering’ efforts to address ‘entrenched’ race inequality

By The Press Association18th August 2016News England

Black and ethnic minority people still face entrenched race inequality in the UK and efforts to address the problem have been “piecemeal and stuttering”, a watchdog has warned. A review

Ethnic minorities ‘twice as likely to live in poverty than white households’

By The Press Association18th August 2016News Scotland

Ethnic minorities in Scotland are more likely to experience overcrowding, poverty and unemployment, according to a new report. Research by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) shows that in

NHS trust placed in special measures after damning inspection report

By The Press Association17th August 2016News England

A hospital trust in a city that prides itself on equality operates a culture of “bullying and discrimination”, inspectors have said. NHS Improvement confirmed that Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals

Ethnic minority health workers ‘more likely to report bullying’, NHS England

By The Press Association2nd June 2016News England

Black and ethnic minority (BME) NHS staff in England are more likely to report being bullied or harassed than white colleagues, the health service has said. A report by NHS

Report: Mental health services for children and young people from BME communities

By Iain MacDonald19th May 2014Reports & Resources

A report said more research was needed into the nature and prevalence of mental health problems among children and young people from black and minority-ethnic communities, in order to support

Alzheimer’s Society project reaches out to BME communities in London

By Care Apps Admin29th January 20132nd November 2018News England

Alzheimer’s Society today launched its Connecting Communities project, focused on raising awareness of dementia within BME communities across eight London boroughs.

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Researchers identify barriers stopping minority groups accessing mental health services

Race discrimination laws in Northern Ireland ‘lag behind rest of the UK’

Up to eight hate incidents reported to police daily, PSNI figures reveal

Watchdog warns over ‘stuttering’ efforts to address ‘entrenched’ race inequality

Ethnic minorities ‘twice as likely to live in poverty than white households’

NHS trust placed in special measures after damning inspection report

Ethnic minority health workers ‘more likely to report bullying’, NHS England

Report: Mental health services for children and young people from BME communities

Alzheimer’s Society project reaches out to BME communities in London

Waspi women criticise ‘bizarre and unjustified’ ruling out of compensation

Sara Sharif’s father and stepmother branded ‘executioners’ as pair are jailed for life

Letby legal team seeks fresh bid to challenge convictions of child serial killer

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Tag: BME Communities

Researchers identify barriers stopping minority groups accessing mental health services

Race discrimination laws in Northern Ireland ‘lag behind rest of the UK’

Up to eight hate incidents reported to police daily, PSNI figures reveal

Watchdog warns over ‘stuttering’ efforts to address ‘entrenched’ race inequality

Ethnic minorities ‘twice as likely to live in poverty than white households’

NHS trust placed in special measures after damning inspection report

Ethnic minority health workers ‘more likely to report bullying’, NHS England

Report: Mental health services for children and young people from BME communities

Alzheimer’s Society project reaches out to BME communities in London