Norwich hosts conference on health inequalities for ethnic minorities

Getty Images A research park is holding its first Black Health and Research Conference focusing on inequalities experienced by people from ethnic minorities in accessing healthcare. The event at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital’s Benjamin Gooch lecture theatre features speakers sharing their work and considering inequalities in the areas of maternity, parenthood and mental health. The event is being led by the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic campus representatives group, established by the Anglia Innovation Partnership (AIP). Roz Bird, chief executive of the AIP, said: “We have worked closely with the LGBTQ+ and the black, Asian and minority ethnic groups to support new events that will significantly raise the profile and voice of these minority groups across the campus.” The event is part of Black History Month. Ms Bird said it was important to ensure everyone had an equal chance to “contribute to the fabulous research” undertaken at the Norwich Research Park, where the hospital is. “People and community are the ‘silver bullet’ that makes our research and innovation campus successful… harnessing that sense of community is at the heart of what we offer and will be the key to our future collective success,” she said. “I believe this...