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Race for Health September Mail-Out
Update #15 released: Thursday 3, September 2009
Dear Programme Leads,
Hopefully by now you have all been introduced to myself and Louise Sinclair as the new Administration Team for the Race for Health. We are both available to help you with any Race for Health queries on 0151 296 7582 or by email at jessica.bradbury@liverpoolpct.nhs.uk or louise.sinclair@liverpoolpct.nhs.uk.
Ramadan
As you are all aware, Ramadan is currently underway for members of the Islamic Faith. As the Holy Month has fallen during the Summer this year, health concerns have been raised as the length of fasting can be up to 15 hours per day. This is particularly worrying for members of the Muslim community with illnesses such as Diabetes, whom whilst being exempted from fasting, still wish to partake as they feel it is an important part of their faith. We are therefore pleased to be able to offer you a dietary guidance sheet put together by dietitians on behalf of Bradford and Airedale PCT.
Leading Action on Race Equality
On 19 October 2009 in London, Race for Health will host a summit for NHS leaders on tackling race equality and health, chaired by David Nicholson. Keynote Speakers will include Cynthia Bower, Chief Executive of the Care Quality Commission. The afternoon summit will focus leadership and help set out practical ways forward, which will be supported by a Race for Health Guide setting out what NHS organisations must do and how to do it. Participants will be invited to sign a pledge, which others will then be asked to sign in advance of publication.
The publication – a specially commissioned Race for Health Guide “Leading Action on Race Equality and Health” will set out the imperatives for action - what is required by law, regulatory authorities, policy makers and good practice. It will also include examples of successful practice, key ingredients for such success, and input from user groups.
Black History Season
Black History Month has been celebrated in the UK each October for over 30 years. It celebrates different aspects of African and African Caribbean history, culture and life. The focus is generally on music, comedy, performances, educational events, talks, crafts and art. However, our Senior Associate Coordinators feel that Race for Health could make a valuable contribution to the celebrations by identifying and sharing what Race for Health trusts are doing to mark the season; signposting educational resources; publishing information about Black history, related to medicine, health, wellbeing and contributions to science and technology; developing a web resource for signposting and publishing information and developing Race for Health calendar with personalities.
Should this possibility interest you, please contact either David Harris at david.harris@bristolpct.nhs.uk or Errol Francis at errolfrancis@raceforhealth.org.
Further information on Black History Month can be found at:
Tackling Health Inequalities in BME Communities Conference
The Foundation Trust is offering a conference on the subject of Tackling Health Inequalities in BME Communities at the Hilton Metropole in London on Thursday 15th October 2009. The conference will cost £299 per delegate + VAT and includes keynote speakers Councillor Patrick Vernon CEO and the Race for Health Chair Gideon Ben-Tovim.
For Further Details Please Click Here.
Breaking Through
The Breaking through Annual Conference is due to be held on Friday 23rd October at the Novotel London West in Hammersmith. The conference will discuss issues relating to BME staff and how World Class Commissioning Competencies can be achieved through diversity in leadership.
For Further Details Please Click Here.
Breaking Through is also currently accepting applications for two of their Programmes offered to Senior BME Leaders including:
The Top Talent Programme – aimed at managers or clinicians at Agenda for Change Band 8 or above.
The Towards Strategies for Success Women’s Programme – aimed at managers or clinicians at Agenda for Change Band 7 or above.
For More Information on the Programmes Please Click Here.
Oldham PCT
Could I please take this opportunity to remind you of the request from Nicola King of Oldham PCT who wished to hear your ideas on the practicalities of implementing the recommendations of an EIA that Wudu (culturally sensitive ritual ablutions facilities) be provided in their new LIFT.
If you have any ideas or suggestions which you wish to share please contact Rosie Kingham at rosie.kingham@nhs.net.
Peer Reviews
Oldham PCT shall be hosting their Peer Review on Monday 28th and Tuesday 29th September. The Review will focus on the issues of equitable access to primary care; engagement within the commissioning process and NHS Oldham’s role as an employer.
Norfolk PCT shall be hosting their Peer Review on Thursday 15th and Friday 16th of October.
Details of both of these Peer Reviews can be found on the Race for Health Website and can be accessed by following this Link:
www.raceforhealth.org/events/calendar/upcoming
Jobs of Interest
Please find attached information regarding the post of BME Mental Health Advocacy Network Manager currently being advertised by the Afiya Trust.
Other jobs of interest to you may include:
Faith and Spiritual Support Trust-Wide Coordinator (333-HQ-570)
Central and North West London Foundation Trust
Band 6 £29,797 - £39, 516
HR and Equality and Diversity Coordinator (264 6251)
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Band 3 £15, 190 - £18, 157
Community Development Worker for BME Ethnic Communities (367–HPFT802)
Herefordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Band 6 £24, 831 - £33, 436
For Further Information Please Visit the NHS Jobs Website:
Should anybody have any news items which they wish to be included on the Race for Health Website, this would be very much appreciated as I am currently in the process of looking for stories with which to update the News Pages. Similarly, should you wish to include anything in the next Race for Health Mail-Out, please do not hesitate to contact me before the end of September.
I hope everybody has an enjoyable and productive September and shall possibly meet those of you attending the Programme Board and Programme Leads Meetings on 23rd and 24th September in a few weeks time.