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& #39;s are dying on the front line whilst STILL facing structural racism 3/
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">https://www.nat.org.uk/sites/def...
Let& #39;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/">https://raceequalityfoundation.org.uk/health-ca...
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">https://data.london.gov.uk/dataset/s...
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">https://www.theguardian.com/world/202...
So what actions should you take? https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💪🏽" title="Flexed biceps (medium skin tone)" aria-label="Emoji: Flexed biceps (medium skin tone)">

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✔️" title="Heavy check mark" aria-label="Emoji: Heavy check mark">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?

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https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✔️" title="Heavy check mark" aria-label="Emoji: Heavy check mark"> Work in collaboration with BAME grassroots orgs to design campaigns, implement recruitment, share rescources and enable them to support their communities

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✔️" title="Heavy check mark" aria-label="Emoji: Heavy check mark"> Develop support services to ensure BAME access to palliative care and autonomy over end of life care

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https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✔️" title="Heavy check mark" aria-label="Emoji: Heavy check mark"> 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!

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