Public Health Tackling Racism and Inequality Network
The network meets quarterly and is open to all public health professionals in London, particularly those leading on anti-racism and health inequalities work. It is an opportunity to share knowledge, learn and hear about what is happening at both a borough and regional level.
The network seeks to identify areas of meaningful influence and impact, and to assist in the development of the five themed areas for the wider programme:
- Trust and cohesion
- Co-production with communities
- Improving ethnicity data collection and research
- Embedding public health work in social and economic policy
- Diversifying the workforce and encouraging systems leadership
Aims of Network
To create a supportive space to share and learn practice relating to inequalities amongst Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.
The network encourages members to;
- bring ideas and suggestions for discussion to influence behavioural and system change.
- empower and build resilience.
- advocate and campaign to raise awareness and influence policy.
- feed into the wider thematic areas of the ADPH London; Tackling Racism and Inequality Programme.
Network Leads
Dr Sandra Husbands, DPH, Hackney & City of London, and Dr Catherine Mbema, DPH Lewisham – ADPH London Co Leads for the network.
Dr Adeola Agbebiyi, Interim DPH, Newham – Network Chair
Workstream leads:
- Dr Sandra Husbands, DPH, Hackney & City – Trust and Cohesion Lead
- Bimpe Oki, CPH Lambeth – Co-production with Communities Lead
- Dr Nike Arowobusoye and Natalie Daley – Diversifying the workforce and encouraging systems leadership Co-Leads
- Dr Catherine Mbema – Improving Ethnicity Data Collection and Research Lead
We are keen to grow our membership to include representation from all boroughs. If you would like to become a member, or would like more information about the network, please contact phtri@cityandhackneyph.hackney.gov.uk