A new research initiative between @NIHRBioResource, @KingsCollegeLon and @GenomicsEngland, focusing on health outcomes for UK-based Black communities.
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Improving Black Health Outcomes retweeted
For #WMHD24, Dr Juliana Onwumere spoke to @BBCLondonNews about improving #mentalhealth support for Black communities.
She is a Reader in Clinical Psychology @KingsIoPPN and leads the Building Race Equity and Diversity in Research Network @MaudsleyNHS
bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0…
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To recognise #SickleCellAwarenessMonth, we're looking back at our contributions towards blood disorder research, the involvement of our volunteers & the importance of representation of diverse ethnic groups in health research. 🩸 @IBHOStudy
Find out more: bit.ly/45c4t7a
ALT Infographic with a pale blue/grey background. 11 outlines of figures are standing in the middle, 1 is grey, 10 are red. Below it reads the text: "Black donors are 10 times more likely to have blood types needed to treat patients with sickle cell." The NHS logo is in the top right hand corner, the save lives give blood logo is in the bottom right hand corner and the text "If you're the giving type, book now at blood.co.uk" is in the left hand corner.
Improving Black Health Outcomes retweeted
Dr Onwumere is principal investigator on the @NIHRresearch Improving Black Health Outcomes @IBHOstudy and chair of the South London Building Race Equity and Diversity (BREaD) in Research Network.
@NIHRBioResource | @KingsCollegeLon
bioresource.nihr.ac.uk/centr…
Improving Black Health Outcomes retweeted
October is #BlackHistoryMonth, a time to celebrate and reflect on how we can build stronger connections with black communities and deliver research that better serves them.
Here, we’re excited to start recruiting for the @IBHOstudy soon!
Learn more: bit.ly/IBHO1
Improving Black Health Outcomes retweeted
We don’t know how many Black women in Canada are impacted by breast cancer. When it comes to race-based data, we often rely on statistics from other countries or guess at who is having worse outcomes, but guessing isn’t good enough.
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Happy #AfricaDay2023
Join us today at 17:30 to celebrate, connect and educate with spoken word, poetry, fashion, and debate.
Improving Black Health Outcomes retweeted
Ensuring people living with #SickleCell get the best care and support is our priority, which is why we are delighted to support the launch of this new programme. Its use of cutting-edge technology to help reduce the side effects of transfusions will make a vital difference.
Improving Black Health Outcomes retweeted
Have you booked your tickets for the premiere of "Sickle Cell, the invisible disease" on Sat 25th March 23 at Christchurch in Luton which features an appearance from our CEO John James?
Tickets to book the event are here
eventbrite.com/e/sickle-cell…
Improving Black Health Outcomes retweeted
The Motherhood Group presents Black Maternal Health Conference UK, bridging the gap between Community, Service providers and Industries.
Register here: themotherhoodgroup.org/bmhcu…
Improving Black Health Outcomes retweeted
Increased awareness of sickle cell will help drive funding for research, treatment and care. Spread the word on social media and let your friends and family know. For further information, visit our website link in the bio #sicklecelluk #sicklecell #awareness #photooftheday
Improving Black Health Outcomes retweeted
Join @NIHRMaudsleyBRC to celebrate #MentalHealth research at @peckhamlevels tonight! Discover art, films, spoken word and more.
🎫 Register for free or just turn up: ow.ly/LXfI50LJEZ9
🍕 Drinks and nibbles provided
ALT BRC in the community