Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity
Background:
Welcome to the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Project. Croydon BME (CBME) forum in partnership with The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network (CRN), in South London, to improve representation and equitable participation of under-represented communities in gaining access to healthcare services and health care research. (CRN)
Black Maternity care, from Pre-conception to Delivery and up to 5 years
(Early years provisions) in South West London
Length: This project will run from, Jan 2025 – Dec 2025
We want to understand which groups in Croydon are experiencing the greatest challenges and barriers in gaining access to health services and which services specifically. This will help provide equitable access to health services and needs led interventions for groups. This also involves working with communities in Croydon to ensure their voices are heard and reflected on research topics, how health research is implemented and the roles of participants within research.
Croydon BME forum is here to support the community, and it is our intention to provide a platform for those under-served voices to be heard. We will work with our local community organizations, community leaders to understand and help address concerns in access to health services and health research.
We plan to carry this out using several different methods: focus groups, interviews, surveys, listening events. We will develop relationships with local community groups, charities, support services and faith groups to ensure your voices are heard and reflected to help improve access to health care services and research
This research project explores the reasons for these barriers and what can be done about these issues to improve maternal health outcomes for Croydon BME women.
