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LHO publishes new research on health and ethnicity
The London Health Observatory has published the findings of new research focusing on inequalities in health and health care between ethnic groups.
The report, Indications of Public Health in English Regions, is the fourth in the series 'Indications of Public Health in the English Regions', and was produced by the Association of Public Health Authorities. It aims to support public authorities in carrying out their new statutory duty to promote race equality under the Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000.
The research data tables and reports can be downloaded from the London Health Observatory website:
Race equality performance guide for Strategic Health Authorities
In July 2004, SHAs across England rolled out their race equality performance guide. This publication, which can be downloaded from the Links section of this page, is the result of extensive work during 2003-2004 between the CRE and representatives from NHS strategic health authorities from every English region.
The guide sets out a structured, practical approach for NHS organisations to agree goals and milestones for promoting racial equality and good race relations, and for measuring progress consistently and objectively.
Strategic health authorities and their local NHS organisations (primary care trusts, acute trusts and mental health trusts) can use the guide in the context of their performance management arrangements. However, NHS organisations are also strongly encouraged to use the Guide to assess their own progress in conjunction with local stakeholders. To help with this, organisations can use the self-assessment form (also available from the link above) to keep a record of their self-assessment.
The guide has the strong support of the Healthcare Commission, so it will also prove extremely useful for NHS organisations preparing for external inspection.
Queries on using the guide should initially be directed to your strategic health authority race equality lead or responsible performance manager. Contact details are in the Guide.
CRE review of progress made by SHAs towards promoting race equality
The CRE published a review in 2002 of the progress in promoting race equality amongst Strategic Health Authorities (SHAs) in England. The study, carried out by Dr Chetan Bhatt of Goldsmiths College in London, was based on interviews with senior staff at six of Englands 28 newly-formed SHAs.
Copies of the review are available from the Publications section of this site.
Codes of practice
We have also produced two codes of practice related to health and social care.
The race relations code of practice in primary health care services provides guidance on the Race Relations Act, examples of good practice in promoting equal opportunities in primary health care services, and detailed recommendations which can be adapted for individual circumstances by health authorities, NHS trusts and other relevant bodies. It is not a statutory code.
The race relations code of practice in maternity services covers health authorities, NHS trusts and hospitals, family health service authorities, general practitioners and their staff, community health councils, local health boards (in Scotland), and other relevant voluntary organisations. Its recommendations are relevant to anyone involved in providing maternity services. It is not a statutory code.
