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Experiences of unpaid carers from Black and minority ethnic communities report
- Author:
- BANKS Tim
- Publisher:
- Carers Trust
- Publication year:
- 2022
- Pagination:
- 28
- Place of publication:
- Rugby
This research sought to understand the experiences of unpaid carers from Black and minority ethnic communities in Wales to identify, raise awareness and highlight solutions to specific challenges and requirements. After conducting interviews with 23 unpaid carers from Black and minority ethnic communities, the following themes were identified: the overarching theme is a ‘lack of fit’ between the support and services available and the needs of unpaid carers from Black and minority ethnic communities; there are practical barriers to receiving support, including general lack of awareness of carer rights and services that might be available, language barriers, a lack of reliable support at home, inappropriateness of service support, a lack of cultural sensitivity on the part of providers, differing concepts of what constitutes 'care'; there are cultural expectations within the local community regarding the carer role - this has an impact on the capacity to seek support; perceptions of what it is to be a carer means that many carers do not access support; there is a general lack of trust in service providers, particularly social services, to offer appropriate support. (Edited publisher abstract)
Differences in treatment approach between ethnic groups
- Authors:
- SIZMUR Steve, MCCULLOCH Andrew
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Review Journal, 21(2), 2016, pp.73-84.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The mental health experience of people from ethnic minorities differs from that of the majority, including differential access to services and treatments. The 2014 National Health Service (NHS) Community Mental Health survey gathered data from 13,787 individuals in 57 NHS trusts in England, providing one means of monitoring such experience. The purpose of this paper is to analyse survey variables describing treatments offered to respondents for evidence of differential access or treatment experiences associated with ethnicity. Design/methodology/approach: Secondary analysis of survey data. Proportions for target variables were modelled using multilevel logit models. Ethnic background, age and gender were entered as independent variables. Findings: Respondents in most minority groups were more likely to be on the care programme approach (CPA) to provision than white British respondents and less likely to report receiving psychological treatments. Unmet need for psychological treatment was relatively high in certain Asian groups. Medication use was consistently high across respondents, but differences by ethnic background were evident. Research limitations/implications: The study was dependent on existing survey data of a relatively limited nature, and potentially subject to non-response bias. The survey excludes users of certain types of service, giving an incomplete cross-section. Originality/value: This represents a novel use of the data from the Community Mental Health survey, and complements evidence from a range of other sources. The findings mostly concur with other evidence but provide important new data in relation to medication, unmet needs in psychotherapy and use of the CPA. They remain suggestive of the complex nature of discrimination and/or unequal access and treatment in mental health services. (Publisher abstract)
Racial disparities in access to needed child welfare services and worker–client engagement
- Authors:
- CHENG Tyrone C., LO Celia C.
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Youth Services Review, 34(9), September 2012, pp.1624-1632.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
Previous research has shown that racial disparities in permanency outcomes are common in the U.S. child welfare system. This article explores whether these disparities in permanency outcomes are linked to racial disparities in the receipt of child welfare services. The study used secondary data extracted from the National Survey of Child and Adolescent Well-Being, a longitudinal study of children and families involved in child protective services. The study sample was 2896 parents where maltreatment had been substantiated. This sample was categorised into 3 groups: White, African American, and Hispanic. The analysis looked for any racial disparities: in parents' receipt of needed services; in accessibility of services; and in caseworkers' engagement with parents. For all 3 groups, the results showed that services receipt was associated with availability of services, with problematic service access, and with client refusal of services. Results showed Hispanics were likeliest to receive services. African Americans whose services access had been problematic were less likely to receive services than were Whites encountering the same access problems. Reduced rates of services receipt among African Americans appeared associated with caseworker effort to maintain good relationships with clients. Among Hispanics, caseworker assistance with goal attainment was associated positively with services receipt.
Top tips for including BME disabled people
- Author:
- EQUALITIES NATIONAL COUNCIL
- Publisher:
- Equalities National Council
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 2p.
- Place of publication:
- London
A list of 12 tips to help services promote and enable equal access to personalisation services for black and minority ethnic disabled people.
Giving us a voice: meeting the need of people with learning disabilities from BME communities
- Publisher:
- ARC; BILD; Mencap
The website for the National Charter for Inclusion project. The project aims to improve access to services for people with a learning disability from black and minority ethnic communities and their families. The site provides details of the national Charter for Inclusion and a list of useful resources. Short films where people with learning disabilities from ethnic minorities tell their own stories about finding somewhere to live, finding employment, staying healthy and having a voice are also included on the site.
Impact of welfare reforms on minority ethnic communities
- Author:
- FAITHFUL Lesley
- Journal article citation:
- Open Mind, 164, January 2011, pp.6-7.
- Publisher:
- MIND
People with mental health support needs from black and minority ethnic communities are likely to face additional difficulties claiming Disability Living Allowance (DLA) in the context of new reforms. A short case study highlights these difficulties which include languages issues, lack of familiarity with psychiatric terminology and difficulties in accessing culturally appropriate support services.
Effectively engaging and involving seldom-heard groups
- Author:
- INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN SOCIAL SERVICES
- Publisher:
- Institute for Research and Innovation in Social Services
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 6p.
- Place of publication:
- Glasgow
One of a series of briefings providing practice-oriented summaries of published evidence, this Insight focuses effectively engaging and involving seldom-heard groups. 'Seldom-heard groups' refers to under-represented people who use or might potentially use social services and who are less likely to be heard by social service professionals and decision-makers. The briefing provides an overview of the current policy context in Scotland before summarising recent research evidence on the key issues and barriers to involvement. Recommendations for practice are then highlighted. The briefing draws heavily on work from the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE). Key points highlight the multiple barriers facing people in seldom-heard groups in accessing and using social services, and the need for good relationships and honest communication between staff and seldom-heard people.
Mapping of support to black and minority ethnic fathers
- Author:
- BIGNALL Tracy
- Publisher:
- Race Equality Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 19p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This small survey aimed to find out the types of services that were available to support black and minority ethnic fathers in the parenting role and also who made use of services. Seventy six forms were returned. The majority of these were from Sure Start, Children's and Family Centres. The responses showed a commitment to work with fathers, however the survey found little support focused on black and minority ethnic fathers. Also, the support provided is within the black voluntary sector, rather than under the auspices of mainstream parenting/family support services. The report includes a copy of the survey questionnaire used and a summary of responses received.
Linking black and minority ethnic organisations with mainstream homeless service providers
- Authors:
- NETTO Gina, GAVRIELIDES Theo
- Publisher:
- Race Equality Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 10p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This briefing paper provides evidence on the experiences of black and minority ethnic people and organisations accessing mainstream homeless providers. Key messages suggest that black and minority ethnic and mainstream homelessness organisations should address the significant barriers faced by black and minority ethnic communities in accessing homelessness services. Improvements could be made by forging stronger links between black and minority ethnic and mainstream homelessness organisations; increase awareness of homelessness services among these communities, widen access to early intervention, maintain ongoing support to vulnerable individuals and inform policy development. Section include: addressing homelessness in the UK; difficulties in accessing services; nature and patterns of service provision; need for links between agencies; and practice points for future joint working.
Improving health and social care support for carers from black and minority ethnic communities
- Author:
- GREGORY Claire
- Publisher:
- Race Equality Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 10p., bibliog.
This briefing paper draws attention to the experience of black and minority ethnic carers in the context of mainstream service provision and recent policy developments such as the National Carers Strategies, service user and carer involvement and the personalisation agenda. It acknowledges that marginalisation is often a consequence of lack of support for both carers and black and minority ethnic communities in health and social care. The paper highlights the diversity of carers from these ethnic backgrounds and the multifaceted impact of discrimination. Discussion focuses on the hidden cost of caring, the fact that black and minority ethnic carers are not 'hard to reach' but 'easy to overlook', whether appropriate provision should be through mainstream or separate black and minority ethnic services, service user and carer involvement in health and social care, and the fact that black and minority ethnic carers are not a homogeneous group.