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#CharitySoWhite #COVID19 Paper - In Depth
Health Inequalities:
BAME groups remain over-represented in the “at-risk” communities identified by the Government, which is concerning given the racialised access and treatment within the UK health system. 1/
Health Inequalities:BAME groups remain over-represented in the “at-risk” communities identified by the Government, which is concerning given the racialised access and treatment within the UK health system. 1/
Alfa Saadu, Amged el-Hawrani, Adil El Tayar, Habib Zaidi -the first four NHS workers to die from #COVID19.
Despite their contribution, ethnic minority medics have struggled for equal treatment in the NHS, being viewed as outsiders. 2/
#CharitySoWhite https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/03/uk-doctors-coronavirus-deaths-highlight-crucial-role-bame-medics
Despite their contribution, ethnic minority medics have struggled for equal treatment in the NHS, being viewed as outsiders. 2/
#CharitySoWhite https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/03/uk-doctors-coronavirus-deaths-highlight-crucial-role-bame-medics
The irony is that when the mainstream media applauds NHS workers the imagery is overwhelmingly white. This inaccurate representation reinforces the message that BAME NHS workers are seen as outsiders.
POC's are dying on the front line whilst STILL facing structural racism 3/
POC's are dying on the front line whilst STILL facing structural racism 3/
BAME communities face barriers to health care access and are at greater risk of developing serious and long-term health conditions and therefore are over-represented across many of those identified as ‘vulnerable’ to #COVID-19 3/ https://metro.co.uk/2020/04/06/non-white-communities-greater-risk-coronavirus-report-finds-12514038/
Lets talk about physical health and race:
South Asian's have a higher prevalence of diabetes, one of the health conditions that puts people in the higher risk categories for #COVID19 5/ https://www.nhs.uk/news/diabetes/higher-diabetes-risk-in-asians-explored/
South Asian's have a higher prevalence of diabetes, one of the health conditions that puts people in the higher risk categories for #COVID19 5/ https://www.nhs.uk/news/diabetes/higher-diabetes-risk-in-asians-explored/
Meanwhile Black Africans are disproportionately affected by HIV.
We have real concerns about people having access to treatment that they need due to discrimination.
If you have further information about BAME and physical health, please reply/DM!
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https://www.nat.org.uk/sites/default/files/publications/NAT-African-Communities-Report-June-2014-FINAL.pdf
We have real concerns about people having access to treatment that they need due to discrimination.
If you have further information about BAME and physical health, please reply/DM!
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https://www.nat.org.uk/sites/default/files/publications/NAT-African-Communities-Report-June-2014-FINAL.pdf
Let's look at #mentalhealth
POC face a higher risk of serious mental illness due to disproportionate impacts of social determinates, like #poverty.
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https://raceequalityfoundation.org.uk/health-care/mental-health-report-published/
POC face a higher risk of serious mental illness due to disproportionate impacts of social determinates, like #poverty.
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https://raceequalityfoundation.org.uk/health-care/mental-health-report-published/
Black Londoners have shown particularly high rights of loneliness and social isolation.
This will be further compounded by #covid19UK and the closure of cultural spaces and places of worship as Ramadan, Passover, Vaisakhi and Easter approach
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https://data.london.gov.uk/dataset/survey-of-londoners-headline-findings
This will be further compounded by #covid19UK and the closure of cultural spaces and places of worship as Ramadan, Passover, Vaisakhi and Easter approach
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https://data.london.gov.uk/dataset/survey-of-londoners-headline-findings
Equal access to health care is not extended to BAME people, who are much more likely to live in densely populated areas.
60% of Jewish people in Britain live in/around London and they are vastly over-represented in #Coronavirus deaths https://www.timesofisrael.com/jews-vastly-overrepresented-in-uk-coronavirus-deaths-here-are-some-theories-why/
60% of Jewish people in Britain live in/around London and they are vastly over-represented in #Coronavirus deaths https://www.timesofisrael.com/jews-vastly-overrepresented-in-uk-coronavirus-deaths-here-are-some-theories-why/
As we move to a more online way of working and disseminating information, are we ensuring that EVERYONE is included?
Many of the health updates have been missed by the Orthodox Jewish Community - organisations MUST do better to actively engage. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/23/concern-ultra-orthodox-jews-not-get-message-coronavirus
Many of the health updates have been missed by the Orthodox Jewish Community - organisations MUST do better to actively engage. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/23/concern-ultra-orthodox-jews-not-get-message-coronavirus
So what actions should you take? 
Invest in culturally sensitive and accessible advice about what services you can provide to support BAME people affected by #COVID19
Are you using translators to mediate conversations?
#CharitySoWhite
Invest in culturally sensitive and accessible advice about what services you can provide to support BAME people affected by #COVID19Are you using translators to mediate conversations?
#CharitySoWhite
Work in collaboration with BAME grassroots orgs to design campaigns, implement recruitment, share rescources and enable them to support their communities Develop support services to ensure BAME access to palliative care and autonomy over end of life care#CharitySoWhite
Consider those loving in multi-generational households and those at high risk - campaign for alternative accommodation provisions.People of colour are dying at an alarming rate, more must be done!
#CharitySoWhite
