Equality Diversity & Inclusion
Evidence highlights that members of racial and ethnic communities, also recognised as ‘under-served communities’, are more likely to experience poverty and the detrimental outcomes this causes. This includes poorer physical and mental health, as well as reduced life expectancy.
These communities experience greater challenges and barriers inequitable access to health services and needs-led interventions. In addition, they are often underrepresented in health-related research including prioritising and being consulted on research topics and key research questions, advising on research implementation, and being participants.
This project, in collaboration with the Croydon BME Forum, aims to explore some of the factors underpinning these issues in our local communities in Croydon. The longer-term objective is to ensure underserved communities are given equitable access to evidence-based healthcare.
This project will be delivered in stages to ascertain the barriers that the community faces in accessing healthcare and taking part in health research. This will be via Surveys, Focus Groups, Interviews, and a final report including recommendations.
1000 survey responses have been received from individuals of under-served communities in Croydon and have been analysed for barriers to accessing healthcare or taking part in health research.
In February 2023, our project was presented in the CRN South London’s under-served communities & health inequalities poster competition where we achieved 2nd place.
For further details about this project contact
Amjid Rahman
Head of Health
amjid.rahman@arccltd.com
07979 891 822