Public Health Tackling Racism and Inequality Network
Aims:
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 activity
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
Network governance
Dr Sandra Husbands, DPH Hackney & City of London, and Dr Catherine Mbema, DPH Lewisham are ADPH London Co Leads for the network.
Dr Adeola Agbebiyi, Assistant Director of Public Health, Newham is the Chair of the network
Workstream leads:
- Dr Sandra Husbands – Trust and Cohesion Lead
- Bimpe Oki – Coproduction 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 office@adphlondon.org.uk.