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Kamaldeep Bhui, Kwame McKenzie and Farhat Rasul - 2007
Studies suggest that the rates of self harm vary by ethnic group, but the evidence
for variation in risk factors has not been synthesised to inform preventive initiatives
Issues surrounding drug use and drug services among the following communities in England.
Jane Fountain Professor of Substance Use Research International School for Communities, Rights and Inclusion University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK.
Kurdish, Turkish Cypriot and Turkish
Reports on issues surrounding drug use and drug services among various Black and minority ethnic communities in England
Enhancing the health promotion evidence base on Minority Ethnic Groups, Refugees/Asylum seekers, and Gypsy Travellers Health Challenge, Wales 2006
A Review of the Literature on the Health Beliefs, Health Status, and Use of Services in the Minority
Ethnic Group Population and of appropriate Health and Social Care Interventions
A critical review of leadership interventions aimed at people from BME Groups
A Report for the health foundation
Aneez Esmail, Virinder Kalra & Peter Abel
June, 2005
This project assessed and evaluated different strategies for increasing the diversity of the workforce at senior levels in the NHS, in order to deal with the problems of BME staff disaffection as well as health inequality amongst BME populations.
African and Caribbean men and mental health
Frank Keating
May 2007
This research shows that African and Caribbean men are disproportionately represented in mental health statistics. For example, the Commission for Healthcare Audit and Inspection's (2007) report on a one-day census of mental health inpatient wards in England paints a bleak picture for black and minority ethnic people, in particular those of African and Caribbean background.
Black and Ethnic Minority Young People and Educational Disadvantage
The Runnymede Trust
Research review by
Kaushika Amin, David Drew,
Bekia Fosam and David Gillborn and Sean Demack
The aim of this report is to collate existing knowledge and information in order to identify gaps in understanding and make recommendations for areas which would benefit from further research. The research focuses on the years of compulsory schooling in the primary and secondary education system.
The three main elements of this study include:
1.Mapping of current and projected experience of young black and ethnic minority people.
2. Assessment of national initiatives and significant localised action research projects which seek to address various aspects of educational disadvantage and inequality.
3. Ameta-evaluation of prevailing views about the impact on young people of such initiatives.
Black and minority ethnic parents with mental health problems and their children
Ruby Greene, Richard Pugh and Diane Roberts
September 2008
This briefing covers research that helps to understand the experiences of BME families where one or both parents have severe or enduring mental health problems and where children are under the age of 18. The briefing does not include older people (those aged 65 and over), dementia, and detailed evaluations of services and interventions, or experiences of particular services.
Barriers to BME Professionals making it to Board Level - The Research
Look specifically at the organisational barriers to black and minority ethnic (BME) staff rising to positions of authority and influence in the NHS"
Black and Ethnic Minority non-English Speaking Patients and Family Members Involvement in Do Not Attempt Resuscitation Decision-Making: A Literature Review for the Resuscitation Council (UK)
Professor Carol L. Cox, Mrs. Elaine Cole, Mrs.
Tanya Reynolds, Mr. Malcolm Wandrag and
Mrs. Shuling Zhang
November 2008
The research indicates there was significant variability in ‘general attitude' towards the use of life sustaining/prolonging technology across ethnic groups
Increasing Response Rates amongst BME and other hard to reach groups
Helen Sheldon and Farhat Rasul
The Acute Co-Ordination Centre
September 2006
This paper summarises the findings of a review of the literature on increasing survey response rates amongst black and minority ethnic (BME) and other hard to reach groups.
By Vanessa Lawrence, Joanna Murray, Kritika Samsi (et al).
Family carers are the most important source of dementia care, especially among ethnic minority populations, who are less likely to access health or social services. The evidence base on the carer experience in these communities is profoundly limited. The aim of this study was to explore the care giving attitudes, experiences and needs of family carers of people with dementia from the three largest ethnic groups in the UK. It was a qualitative study, using a grounded theory approach. In-depth individual interviews were conducted with 32 carers of people with dementia (10 Black Caribbean, 10 south Asian, 12 White British). Results showed that carers were identified as holding 'traditional' or 'non-traditional' caregiver ideology, according to whether they conceptualized care giving as natural, expected and virtuous. From: http://bjp.rcpsych.org.
Belonging in Britain: black older people's experiences of a sheltered housing scheme in London
By Audrey Allwood.
August 2008
The author's research entitled "The negotiation of belonging among long-term West Indian migrants residing in a sheltered housing scheme in Brixton, London", examined the intricacies of identity and placement. The Supporting People Framework governs this BME supported housing scheme within the Council's equalities ethos.
From: http://www.pavpub.com/pavpub/home/index.asp
Get active today": a culturally sensitive physical activity programme for BME elders
By PRIAE - Policy Research Institute on Ageing and Ethnicity. A bridged version: PRIAE (Electronic format only)
The Policy Research Institute on Ageing and Ethnicity (PRIAE) has published the report of a three-year project to promote physical activity among black and minority ethnic (BME) elders. It recommends that: BME elders are offered support by professionals, carers and families; easily accessible information is provided; needs of different faiths and cultures are considered; and community champions are identified. A DVD demonstrating a range of culturally sensitive physical activities for older people can be ordered online. (KJ/RH) . http://www.priae.org/docs/AIMEndofYearReport_2008.pdf
Ageing and ethnicity in England: a demographic profile of BME older people in England
By Savita Katbamna, Ruth Matthews
February, 2007
This briefing report was commissioned by Age Concern England (ACE) on behalf of the BME Elders Forum. The aim is to provide an overview of the black and minority ethnic (BME) population in England and Wales focusing on specific characteristics - age, gender, geographical distribution, religion and informal carers. For the age 65+ BME population, the report also considers health status (including the incidence of diabetes). http://www.ageconcern.org.uk/bmeelders
Black and minority ethnic people and mental health in Britain: a holistic approach
By Parveen Marrington-Mir, Annette Rimmer.
December 2007
This paper challenges the medically dominated mental health orthodoxy in Britain. It advocates an integrated community development approach underpinned by anti-racist, empowering practice. It offers successful practice examples of a holistic, self-governed mental health system for black people in Britain. The paper draws on the philosophy of social action and Ubuntu, the African model of collective support, and arguments for empowerment and participation. Together, these influences form the basis of community development work in Britain and globally. (KJ/RH). From: http://www.pavpub.com
Equality, diversity and housing: future prospects
By Darshan Matharoo, Sarah Davis.
October 2007
This article looks at the importance of community-based organisations in delivering culturally sensitive services to black and minority ethnic (BME) groups, and how the pressures of efficiency may challenge this approach and the viability of small providers. It explores some ways in which providers and commissioners are trying to meet this challenge. It examines the developing local government framework in providing a way forward. (KJ/RH).From: http://www.pavpub.com
Ethnic minorities in the labour market: dynamics and diversity
By Joseph Rowntree Foundation
April 2007
The emphasis is on the diversity of experience and the dynamic change in the relative positions of ethnic groups between 1991 and 2001. The study uses microdata from the 1991 and 2001 Census, supplemented by Labour Force Survey (LFS) data, focusing on the following ethnic groups: white, Black Caribbean, Black African, Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Chinese. While some groups have improved their labour market position relative to white people, substantial disadvantage remains both in access to jobs and in earnings once in employment. These findings outline the results on employment, self-employment, and occupational attainment and earnings. The researchers' full report (same title) is published by the Policy Press on behalf of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF). (RH). Free downloads from http://www.jrf.org.uk
Ethnicity, health and health care: understanding diversity, tackling disadvantage
Waqar Ahmad, Hannah Bradby (eds).
September 2007
As an area of study, the sociology of ethnicity and health has developed more rapidly in Europe than in the US. This issue of Sociology of Health & Illness presents papers which have ethnicity as a theme. The editors' introductory article discusses contexts of ethnicity, health and care. James Nazroo and colleagues' secondary analyses of data-sets for England and the US indicate that comparisons are possible between Black Caribbean and White people, and that there are similarities in the inequalities experienced in both countries. Other articles examine issues of health inequalities by ethnic group with regard to nutrition, depression, end-of-life care, diabetes, long-term health conditions and Disability Living Allowance, and routines observed in general practice. (RH). From: http://www.blackwellpublishing.com
By Philomena Harrison.
June 2007
The purpose of this paper is to introduce a series of articles which explore the theme of holistic care and integrated practice with black and minority ethnic (BME) individuals and communities who access health and social care services. (KJ/RH). From: http://www.pavpub.com
Hospice or home?: expectations of end of life care among white and Chinese older people in the UK
By Jane Seymour, Sheila Payne, Alice Chapman (et al).
September 2007
This paper presents findings from two linked studies of white (n=77) and Chinese (n=92) older adults living the UK, which sought their views about end-of-life care. The authors focus particularly on experiences and expectations in relation to the provision of end-of-life care at home and in hospices. White elders perceived hospices in idealised terms which resonate with a 'revivalist' discourse of the 'good death'. In marked comparison, for those Chinese elders who had heard of them, hospices were regarded as repositories of 'inauspicious' care in which opportunities for achieving an appropriate or good death were limited. From: http://www.blackwellpublishing.com
Involving Chinese older people in policy and practice
By Joseph Rowntree Foundation
January 2007
This study builds on two previous projects, the first being "The caring needs of Chinese older people" (1997-1999). The second, "Shared expectations, shared commitment", an action-oriented and older people-led study, took place from 2003 to 2005. The project team worked with Chinese older people to influence local practices or specify policy areas. Three local groups were set up in South Yorkshire, Manchester and London. These findings comment on the project's participant-focused qualities with regard to older people as a service provider (South Yorkshire), older people working in partnership (Manchester), and older people as researchers (London). Download available - http://www.jrf.org.uk
Delivering housing care and support services for Asian elders
By Manna Santokhee.
April 2006
Changes in Asian communities leave some older people in need of support from outside the family. This article describes Aashna House - a home for frail older Asians run by ASRA Greater London Housing Association - which has succeeded in making community living for older people both acceptable and attractive. This and other articles in this issue of Housing, Care and Support have as its theme meeting the needs of black and minority ethnic (BME) communities. (RH).