About this event
This workshop will give you an understanding of race, including as it relates to health inequalities.
Race is a complex and sensitive topic that must be understood in a historical and social context. In England and Wales, racial differences inform stark statistics: Black women are 4x as likely to die during childbirth than white women, and for all ages, family types and family work statuses, people from ethnic minority groups are, on average, much more likely to be in income poverty than white British people.
Type of event
Small group training session with active participation and discussion. Joining in with your camera on will be appreciated.
Who is this event for?
Anyone in Healthwatch who is interested in tackling health inequalities and disability awareness. This is an entry level session.
What will you learn?
This session will cover:
• The history and context of race in UK
• Types of racism and myths around racial bias
• Terminology and inclusive language
• The intersection of race, gender, and class
• Institutional racism and the impact on health inequalities
• Building cultural intelligence for community engagement
• Examples of racial bias in health and care services
• How to use data to identify disparities in the patient experience between races
Who is running this event?
Cherina Darrell-Hibbert
