These evidence-based resources provide information and guidance on issues of health and racial equality.
If there are any resources you feel complement the Briefing Papers on this website, please use the forum, or email the Foundation's Information Officer, Kat Nower.
Delivering race equality: Focused implementation site project
Zahno, K. and Rhule, C., Central and North West London Foundation Trust, 2010
This report outlines the work done by the Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust as one of the Department of Health’s 17 Focused Implementation Sites in its Delivering Race Equality Action Plan. CNWL’s work aimed to reduce the disproportionate admission and detention of black and minority ethnic people in psychiatric inpatient units and prisons. It sought to do this by engaging more actively with black and minority ethnic communities and service-users, to ensure that it provided more culturally competent mental health services.
Ethnic differences in psychological well-being in adolescence in the context of time spent in family activities
Maynard, M. and Harding, S. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, 45, 2010
This study examines the influence of family activities upon differences in mental health among black and minority ethnic adolescents.
‘We’re doing our best’: African-Caribbean fathers’ views and experiences of fatherhood, health, and preventive primary care services
Williams, Dr R., and Hewison, Dr A., School of Health Sciences, University of Birmingham, 2009
This study examines the health experiences of African-Caribbean fathers in Birmingham. It investigates their views on preventive primary care services, and identifies possible implications for practice, policy, and future research.
Cancer incidence and survival by major ethnic group, England, 2002-2006
National Cancer Intelligence Network and Cancer Research UK, June 2009
This report provides analyses of the incidence of the most common types of cancer by ethnic group and survival statistics for breast, lung, colorectal and prostate cancers.
Developing obesity prevention interventions among minority ethnic children in schools and places of worship: The DEAL (DiEt and Active Living) study
Maynard, M.J. et al, BMC Public Health, 9(480), 2009
This study investigated the use of child- and family-based interventions to reduce obesity among black and minority ethnic children. It reports on the relative success of a population approach (in schools) and a targeted approach (in places of worship).
Psychiatric services for black and minority ethnic older people
Royal College of Pyschiatrists, August 2009
This report examines the mental health needs and psychiatric services of black and minority ethnic older people, considering demographic changes, recent research, good practice, and changes in policy.
Bass Line 2008-09: The African health and sex survey
Sigma Research, 2009
This document reports data from ‘Bass Line 2008-09’, an assessment of the sexual HIV prevention needs of African people, conducted by Sigma Research in collaboration with health promoters throughout England.This data supplements the main report which describes the survey methods and sets the questions in context.
Cancer incidence and survival by major ethnic group, England, 2002-2006
Cancer Research UK and National Cancer Intelligence Network, June 2009
This report provides a breakdown of cancer incidence and survival by ethnic group. Whilst no epidemiological explanations are given for the data, it provides a comprehensive source of data.
Ethnic differences in physical activity and obesity
This paper uses the Health Survey for England (HSE) and the results of three focus groups of Pakistani and Kashmiri women to examine ethnic differences in diet, physical activity and obesity in adults. The report examines gender differences in obesity levels and physical activity in eight ethnic groups, taking into account individual and local factors that may also influence health outcomes.
Gypsies’ and Travellers’ experience of using urgent care services within NHS Brighton and Hove boundaries
Hall, V.; Sadouni, M.; Fuller, A., University of Brighton and Friends, Families and Travellers, April 2008 - August 2009
The study investigated the extent to which Accident and Emergency (A&E) or other urgent care services are being used by Gypsies and Travellers and examined whether more appropriate and effective interventions could be put in place to meet their urgent healthcare needs.
Inequalities in maternal health: National cohort study of ethnic variation in severe maternal morbidities
Knight, M. et al, British Medical Journal, 338:b542, 2009
This report outlines the ethnic differences in severe maternal morbidity in the United Kingdom. Using the monthly UKOSS mailing to obtain quantitative data, the report found significantly higher rates of morbidity among black and minority ethnic mothers.
Opportunity for development or necessary nuisance? The case for viewing working with interpreters as a bonus in therapeutic work
Tribe, R. and Thompson, K., International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care, 5(2), September 2009
This literature review explores the benefits of using interpreters when providing therapy. In contrast to most papers in this area, this report argues that using interpreters allows greater sensitivity to cultural perspectives and the importance of language in therapeutic exchange.