This study shows variation in the prescribing of different medicine groups between the highest and lowest deprivation quintiles in Wales. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Material disadvantage is associated with poor health, but commonly available area-based metrics provide a poor proxy for it. We investigate if a measure of material disadvantage could be constructed from UK primary care electronic health records. Open access article - no login required.
The purpose of this paper is to explore key issues relating to the role nurses play in providing equitable health care for people with intellectual disabilities. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
The purpose of this study was to synthesise the state of knowledge on this topic in the UK context, by conducting an umbrella review of the relevant systematic review literature. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
The purpose of this commentary is to appraise and critically evaluate sexual minorities' mental health provision according to individual and systemic barriers to mental health care. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This study investigate disparities between broad demographic groups in symptomatic improvement in patients with first-episode psychosis and their relationship to treatment uptake. Open access article - no login required.
The MHAG is responsible for commissioning research into racial and ethnic disparities in mental health. This editorial reports key research findings, which revealed that psychological interventions are inequitably delivered to ethnic communities compared to the White population through IAPT on a number of parameters. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This study reviews evidence from a broad range of fields to unravel to what extent, and how, socioeconomic health inequalities are intergenerationally transmitted. Open access article - no login required.
This study investigates the potential impacts of child poverty reduction scenarios on population health and health inequalities in England between 2024 and 2033. Open access article - no login required.
The study looked at attitudes towards mental health, stigma and help-seeking behaviours. It found factors that influenced seeking formal help, including awareness, language issues and reluctance to express emotions. It's important to build trust within this community.
The purpose of this paper is to share learning about practical steps that can be taken to eliminate persistent racism from the workplace, including racism by people who have cognitive impairments who do not understand the impact of their behaviours. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
There is a lack of data on mental health service utilisation and outcomes for people with experience of forced migration living in the UK. Details about migration experiences documented in free-text fields in electronic health records might be harnessed using novel data science methods; however, there are potential limitations and ethical concerns. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This study assesses whether English local governments’ strategies for place-based health and equity help explain why some disadvantaged areas have better mortality trends than others. Open access article - no login required.
This article explores the experiences of Black newly qualified social workers and student social workers in England. The research reveals a dire situation in which Black social workers are hindered by racial stereotyping, discrimination, and invisibility. Black social worker voices also highlight suggestions for best practice and guidance for the social work sector about how to improve. Open access article - no login required.
Open discussion would help challenge denial of race-based discrimination and dispel the myth that it is unusual, but staff and managers remain reluctant to raise it
There is a culture of denial about the existence of racism in the NHS workplace and a lack of appetite for much-needed ‘race talk’ among employers, research reveals.
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'The findings from Ekezie et al. (2023) paint a troubling picture that emphasises how cultural discrimination and lack of understanding can lead to disengagement and underrepresentation of ethnic minority voices within health and social care services and research. It also provides insight into how additional factors such as poor service provision, language barriers, and lack of cultural sensitivity can exacerbate illnesses, and further contribute to feelings of apprehension and distrust.'
This review aims to identify and discuss current knowledge gaps and considerations regarding the inclusion of transgender and nonbinary participants in phase 1 clinical drug trials. Open access article - no login required.
This study aims to fill the gap in elder mistreatment literature for the Pakistani community, offering unique perspectives to inform culturally sensitive policy recommendations. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This article aims to examine safeguarding practices and ascertain how power, racism and gender oppression are understood and experienced by mothers of ethnic minorities in social work. Open access article - no login required.
This study aimed to explore Black psychologists' experiences of microaggressions in supervision with a White supervisor and their impact. Open access article - no login required.