Press Releases

Monday 5th March 2012
One in five local authorities failing BME communities by ignoring equality legislation, claims new campaign by health charity

Thursday 3rd November 2011
Mental health groups’ growing fears that barriers between statutory bodies and BME service user initiatives could result in disengagement reveals new report

Monday 15th August 2011
The Afiya Trust calls on the government to tackle the social inequalities young people face to deter future riots

Monday 11th July 2011
Community groups across the country hosting events to mark Ethnic Minorities Cancer Awareness Week

Thursday 7th July 2011
New report highlights mental health of BME children and young people ‘overlooked’ and low confidence in provision

Monday 6th June 2011
Voluntary sector calls for Monitor to create a level playing field for community players

Monday 4th April 2011
Afiya Awards 2011’s glittering launch celebrates BME success in health and social care

Friday 18th March 2011
Nominees for the first Afiya Awards 2011 announced
Nominees and Guest Presenters

Friday 25th February 2011
Seminar seeks solutions to the 'Conveyor Belt of Misery' facing BME young people experiencing mental ill health

Friday 11th February 2011
'Disparity of Esteem' for BME communities in new mental health strategy leads to call for action on race equality

Thursday 03rd February 2011
BME Talent in Health and Social care to be recognised for the first time in national awards

Wednesday 19th January 2011
MBE for Lina Patel in New Year Honours 2011

Thursday 1st July 2010
Coalition government recognises BME carers contribution

Tuesday 16th March 2010
Launch of BME health and social care manifesto

Tuesday 3 November 2009
British Asian worry about care of older people

Tuesday 3 November 2009
Black Britons on cost of care

Tuesday 21st July 2009
Afiya call for ‘Fresh Vision’ in mental health

Monday 13 July 2009
Launch of UK's first national BME carers panel

 

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