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We often hear that the issues related to reducing Black and minority ethnic (BME) mental health inequalities are complex and intractable. While the circumstances that give rise to poor mental health in BME communities are indeed complex, including racism, poverty and marginalisation, tackling the discrimination our communities face in access, experience and outcomes of mental …

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The UK’s first national pledge calling on senior leaders in NHS mental health trusts, public bodies and commissioning to declare their commitment to reduce ethnic inequalities in mental health care launched (Wednesday 5th August 2020) with 30 inaugural signatories. A ‘Statement of Intent’, the pledge is spearheaded by the Synergi Collaborative Centre in response to …

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Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities are facing disproportionate risks in mental health services that require urgent action, intent, shared vision and collaboration. The context is stark. Ethnic inequalities in mental health care are longstanding and exceptionally large, disadvantaging BAME people in access, care, treatment and outcomes. BAME people have a higher risk of …

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