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BAME voices need to be heard to shape women’s healthcare

7th May 20218th May 2021 Josie McFarlane 40 Views 0 Comments BAME, BME, community, experience, government, health, NHS, survey, Wellbeing, women

Women from Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those living in the Midlands and East of England and women over 50 are being urged to respond to the government’s call for evidence to help inform the first ever women’s health strategy.

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MPs to debate petition relating to Black maternal healthcare and mortality

15th April 202115th April 2021 Josie McFarlane 40 Views 0 Comments #Pregnancy, BAME, BME, children, deaths, government, healthcare, help, Mothers, NHS, Support, Wellbeing, women

MPs will debate e-petition 301079, relating to Black maternal healthcare and mortality.

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Locked down, but not out by Gary Clayton

27th March 202124th March 2021 Becky W 44 Views 0 Comments African church, BAME, Black Church, Black history, BME, church, community, Coronavirus, equality, Faith, Gary Clayton, God, health, Jesus, Life, Lockdown, NHS, Pandemic

When lockdown restrictions were eased somewhat and we could once again go to church, I remember a friend saying: “I don’t want to go, because we’ll have to wear facemasks, can’t sing, and will have to leave as soon as the service is over.”

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Better Health campaign #HelpUsHelpYou

24th March 202124th March 2021 Josie McFarlane 72 Views 0 Comments African church, BAME, Black Church, Black history, BME, campaign, change, church, community, Coronavirus, culture, food, health, healthy eating, Lockdown, NHS, nutrition, Pandemic, Weight

The last 12 months were filled with fear, confusion and great unpredictability. The greatest lesson I learned living through the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic, was the importance of taking control of my health.

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Figures show fertility treatment less successful for ethnic minority patients

23rd March 202119th March 2021 Josie McFarlane 40 Views 0 Comments #Birth, #Pregnancy, baby, children, clinic, community, ethnic minority, family, fertility, health, NHS, study

People from ethnic minority backgrounds undergoing fertility treatment are less likely to have a baby, with Black patients having the lowest chances of successful treatment, according to a new report published today.

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Card Factory & Marie Curie join forces for The National Day Of Reflection

23rd March 202123rd March 2021 Josie McFarlane 49 Views 0 Comments Card Factory, change, charity, communities, Coronavirus, DayofReflection, Death, government, health, Lockdown, Marie Curie, mental health, NHS, one year, Pandemic, Vaccine

To mark a full year of lockdown on 23rd March, Card Factory and Marie Curie have joined forces to help people reconnect with their loved ones.

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Gifty Owusu-Bekoe: Heroes in our communities

20th March 202119th March 2021 Becky W 92 Views 0 Comments African church, BAME, Black Church, Black history, BME, church, community, Coronavirus, Equality National Survey (EVENS), Faith, Gifty Owusu-Bekoe, God, health, Jesus, key-workers, Lockdown, National prayer, NHS, Pandemic, praise, The Bible, together, worship

Interview with Gifty Owusu-Bekoe.

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Black health care professionals urge public to learn the signs of lung cancer

20th March 202119th March 2021 Josie McFarlane 87 Views 0 Comments #Cancer, awareness, BAME, Black health care professionals, BME, campaign, ethnicity, health, Lung cancer, NHS

Black health care professionals are backing the latest NHS and Public Health England campaign urging people to contact their GP practice if they have a cough for three weeks or more and it isn’t COVID-19.

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Nourish partners with Locum’s Nest to provide mental health support

19th March 202116th March 2021 Josie McFarlane 42 Views 0 Comments BAME, BME, change, communities, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Death, God, health, Jesus, leaders, mental health, Myths, NHS, Pandemic, praise, Support, The Bible, Vaccine, virtual, Wellbeing, Worries, worship

The NHS has announced 40 dedicated support hubs offering staff access to mental health services and the NHS People Plan 2020/2021 has made wellbeing of staff a top priority.

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Covid-19 Fund donation will help those affected by domestic abuse

17th March 202116th March 2021 Josie McFarlane 31 Views 0 Comments BAME, BME, change, communities, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Death, Domestic abuse, donation, fund, God, health, Jesus, leaders, Myths, NHS, Pandemic, praise, The Bible, Vaccine, virtual, Worries, worship

The Covid-19 Support Fund, established by the insurance and long-term savings industry, will donate over £7m to Women’s Aid, Victim Support, and the NSPCC to support women and children affected by domestic abuse.

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How Will COVID Permanently Change Churches?

17th March 202115th March 2021 Josie McFarlane 47 Views 0 Comments BAME, BME, change, communities, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Death, God, health, Jesus, leaders, Myths, NHS, Pandemic, praise, The Bible, Vaccine, virtual, Worries, worship

If we were looking at your church in 10 years, would you be able to point to a difference COVID made?

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Covid-19 Vaccine- Health leaders launch drive to help Ethnic Communities

15th March 202112th March 2021 Josie McFarlane 101 Views 0 Comments BAME, BME, communities, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Death, God, health, Jesus, leaders, Myths, NHS, Pandemic, The Bible, Vaccine, Worries

Cheshire and Merseyside NHS is teaming up with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities to launch a campaign promoting vaccine safety.

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4 Ways to Love Someone Blindsided By Loss

8th March 20218th March 2021 Josie McFarlane 53 Views 0 Comments #Pastor, BAME, Black Church, BME, Business, campaign, church, community, Coronvairus, COVID19, Death, easter, educate, family, free church youth group skits, friends, government, grief, learn, Lockdown, NHS, Pandemic, protect, resources, Vaccine, women, worship

For Christians, these surprises often prove particularly jarring to our spiritual lives. We’ve accepted the gospel’s warning that to take up our cross is to follow Christ into suffering.

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Covid-19 fuels “hidden pandemic” of abuse and exploitation, say new report

8th March 20217th March 2021 Josie McFarlane 54 Views 0 Comments #Pastor, BAME, Black Church, BME, Business, campaign, church, community, Coronvairus, COVID19, easter, educate, family, free church youth group skits, government, human rights, human trafficking, International Women’s Day, learn, Lockdown, NHS, Pandemic, protect, resources, Vaccine, women, worship

Covid-19 is fuelling a growing, hidden, “shadow pandemic” of gender-based violence, abduction and trafficking, directed towards Christian women and girls around the world.

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The Dangers of Doomscrolling

7th March 20217th March 2021 Josie McFarlane 53 Views 0 Comments #Pastor, BAME, Black Church, BME, Business, campaign, church, community, Coronvairus, COVID19, easter, educate, family, free church youth group skits, government, learn, Lockdown, mental health, NHS, Pandemic, protect, resources, Social Media, Vaccine, worship

Our world provides more than enough bad news. The reality is, what comes across our screens only scratches the surface of evil in our neighborhoods, nations, and hearts.

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