BME Health & Wellbeing
@bmehaw
We work with healthcare professionals locally, regionally and nationally, for better Health and Wellbeing for south Asian and BME Communities.
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11-05-2015 15:40:06
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My book is out now! Fresh of the press!! Palgrave Sociology Palgrave Macmillan Springer Nature Northumbria Uni PII research cluster Northumbria Sociology
#DementiaActionWeek .MeriYaadainCiC have been raising awareness of dementia in South Asian communities first the last 18 years. We can work in Europe, included in national policy, lead research but still fail to influence our local commissioners on the need for support
As it's #DementiaActionWeek I thought it'll be useful to re-share my paper/published report 'A Fragmented Pathway'. It's available to download here: tide.uk.net/resources/bame⦠It's a research document I produced with the help & support from Anya Ahmed & Salford Institute for Dementia
The number of people living with dementia from an ethnic minority background is expected to double by 2026.β Complete this e-learning module to learn about the challenges some communities face and how you can better support them. elearninghub.rcpsych.ac.uk/products/NHSE_β¦ #DementiaActionWeek
Day 3 of #DementiaActionWeek Here is our 3/7 infographic .MeriYaadainCiC #DementiaActionWeek2024 #DAW2024 Faith is important to many people. For those living with Dementia it is very precious and we must enable them to continue to hold on to it as much as they are able to.
With the dementia diagnosis rate at 72% in Manchester Gorton, seeking an early diagnosis is crucial in helping those with dementia receive the proper care they need. Great to speak with Alzheimer's Society about how we can prioritise dementia diagnosis this #DementiaActionWeek
Day 5 of 7 of Dementia Action Week. Our infographic for today. .MeriYaadainCiC 18 years of supporting ethnically diverse communities across the UK (and beyond)
Day 6 of 7 #DementiaActionWeek #DementiaActionWeek2024 #DAW2024 Our 6th infographic to highlight issues for South Asian people living with dementia and their family carers. They are not βhard to reachβ!!! Action requires appropriate connections and support. .MeriYaadainCiC
Day 7 of 7 for Dementia Action Week Last of our infographics for this week .MeriYaadainCiC Action requires listening and then acting to support ppl - whatever their heritage, identity or circumstances We may be small but our work speaks for itself. #DementiaActionWeek2024
Person centred care - NOT tick box exercises. Dementia care & awareness EVERY day of EVERY week, #equity for ALL π #dementiaawarenessweek Dr Mohammed A Rauf MBE π΅πΈπ΅π°π¬π§ ππ£ ππππππ ππ ππππππ π
#DementiaActionWeek - culturally appropriate care and support should be available to ALL - end the #Stigma - we need to do MORE. MeriYaadainCiC 18 years of supporting ethnically diverse communities across the UK (and beyond) - #EquityForAll #dementiaactionweek2024 #bmedementia
Dr Mohammed A Rauf MBE π΅πΈπ΅π°π¬π§ TY for your kind words. Our work is often overlooked despite the difference we've made, up & down the country, across the nations. We could so much more if we had the lobbying power & access to resources that large mainstream organisations can tap into - inequalities still exist!
ππ£ ππππππ ππ ππππππ π Couldnβt have said it better myself