The following articles are the latest additions to the site.

Beyond We Care Too
National Black Carers and Carers Workers Network, Afiya Trust, 2008
This report from the National Black Carers and Carers Workers Network examines the needs of black and minority ethnic carers, considering recent research and policy and legislative developments for caring. It also provides case studies on a number of issues which may have an impact upon BME carers, including individual budgets, learning disabilities, young carers, and people with sensory impairments (Hearing and Sight).
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Ramadan health guide
This guide from Communities in Action provides information and advice on maximising health gain during the Muslim fast.
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Information Centre about Asylum and Refugees (ICAR)
The Information Centre about Asylum and Refugees (ICAR) is an independent information and research organisation based at the Runnymede Trust. ICAR aims to encourage understanding, public debate and policy making about Asylum and Refugees in the UK, grounded in accurate and academically sourced information.
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Trends for coronary heart disease and stroke mortality among migrants in England and Wales, 1979-2003: Slow declines notable for some groups.
Harding, S., Rosato, M., and Teyhan, A.,, Heart, 94(4), April 2008
Thsi study examines trends in coronary heart disease and stroke mortality in migrants to England and Wales. Although highlighting a general decline in death rates between 1979 and 2003, there were some discrepancies, for example, in coronary mortality for men born in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Poland.
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Supporting South Asian carers and those they care for: The role of the primary health care team
Katbamna, S., Bhakta,, P., Ahmad, W., Baker, R., and Parker, G., British Journal of General Practice, 52, April 2002
This paper examines the role of Primary Care Trusts in supporting South Asian carers and the people they care for. It considers similarities in support needs between South Asian and white British carers, but also outlines culturally specific barriers, such as language, implicit or explicit racism and access to appropriate services.
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Family support and cardiac rehabilitation: A comparative study of the experiences of South Asian and white patients and their carers
Astin, F., Atkin, K., and Darr, A., White Rose Research Online, June 2007
This paper considers the recovery pathways of patients discharged from hospital after cardiac events, such as myocardial infarction (MI). It highlights a number of factors including socioeconomic factors, gender, culture, access to cardiac rehabilitation and social support that may influence the relative recovery of patients from different ethnic backgrounds.
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Causal attributions, lifestyle change and coronary heart disease: Illness beliefs of patients of South Asian and European origin living in the UK
Darr, A., Astin, F., and Atkin, K., White Rose Research Online, March 2007
This study examines and compares the beliefs of South Asian and European patients about causes of their coronary heart disease, considering factors such as smoking, diet and lifestyle.
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The Network for Black Professionals
The Network for Black Professionals is a social justice, not-for-profit organisation supporting black and minority ethnic professionals achieve their full career and civic potential.
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NHS library web portals
This page links to a variety of NHS library portals, which can in turn provide information and access to collections of e-resources for NHS staff
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Colour of Health
The Colour of Health aims to provide health information and lifestyle tips primarily for women from a diverse range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds, religious beliefs and traditions living in the UK.
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BME Training For All - ARC
This site from the Association for Real Change (ARC) provides a series of protocols to support for people working in third sector BME organisations. The project aims to encourage commissioners, training providers, qualification developers and awarding bodies to review their practice and ensure that training can be accessed by people from a range of ethnic backgrounds.
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