The following studies, currently being undertaken by WEDHS Partners, will build the solid foundations on which to develop person-centred health and social care services for black and ethnic minority people in Wales.
| Study |
Lead |
Completion Date |
Mainstreaming Equality in the Wales NHS and Local Government: an evaluation of key policy and strategy documents
Summary |
Professor Charlotte Williams
Chair, North Wales Regional Chair |
November 2007 |
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A review of research that has a specific focus
on the health and social care of BME groups in Wales (1980 and
2005).
Funded by WORD as part of current WEDHS Programme.
Summary |
Dr George Karani
Chair, South East Wales Regional Hub |
November 2007 |
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A study to explore the extent and nature of cultural
diversity training within nursing education in Wales.
Funded by WORD as part of current WEDHS Programme.
Summary |
Professor Joy Merrell
Chair, West Wales Regional Hub |
November 2007 |
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A study to explore the extent and nature of cultural
diversity training within social work education in Wales.
Funded by WORD as part of current WEDHS Programme.
Summary
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Professor Charlotte Williams
Chair, North Wales Regional Chair |
2008 |
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Developing Effective Engagement Models with Black
and Minority Ethnic Groups in Rural Areas.
Funded by Carnegie UK Trust with the BIG Lottery Fund: The Rural
Action Research Programme. £39,799.18
Summary |
Professor
Charlotte Williams
Chair, North Wales Regional Chair
Tue Baker
North Wales Race Equality Network |
2008 |
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Movement Arts and Mentorship with Displaced young
people
Funded by First Campus (£10,000) Summary |
Dr Sam Rosanwo and Professor George Karani,
South
East Wales Regional Hub |
July - August 2007 |
| Mainstreaming Equality in the Wales NHS and Local Government: an evaluation of key policy and strategy documents |
| Lead: WEDHS North Wales Regional Hub |
| Duration of the Study: January 2007 to November 2007 |
| This scoping study will take the form of a desk based review of the key policy documentation on equality and diversity strategies of local health boards, NHS trusts and local authorities in Wales. It aims to provide baseline evidence of the equality mainstreaming work being undertaken by these bodies with a particular focus on patient and public involvement initiatives. The review will include a consideration of Race Equality Schemes, Health, Social Care and Wellbeing strategies, Wanless Local Action Reports, Equality Schemes and other associated documentation. This Wales-wide policy review will offer a summary of the range and comprehensiveness of policy statements, identify best practice and highlight areas in need of further development in meeting equality aims. |
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| A review of research that has a specific focus on the health and social care of BME groups in Wales (1980 - 2005) |
| Lead: WEDHS South East Wales Regional Hub |
| Duration of the Study: July 2006 to November 2007 |
| An important element in the development of an evidence
base on ethnicity, health and diversity is the identification and
review of available sources of data, as well as published research
literature. Sources of such data may include locally held small-scale
datasets (local or regional), national datasets, and large scale
UK-wide datasets. On a UK-wide level, a number of agencies (largely
England-based) currently collect collate and disseminate data on
a regular basis that potentially provides evidence relevant to
ethnicity and health. These include the: Office for National Statistics
(ONS), Public Health Laboratory Service (PHLS), Department of Health
(DoH), Public Health Observatories (PHOs), and the Health and Safety
Executive (HSE). Intermittently, various academic institutions/universities
have also undertaken national surveys on specific aspects relevant
to the health and wellbeing of the black and minority ethnic population
in the UK. In Wales, the Statistical Directorate of the Welsh Assembly
Government is the only national department to collate and disseminate
data on a national level that potentially provides evidence relevant
to ethnicity and health. The unearthing of available sources of
data is a long-term aim of WEDHS. To aim of this study is to set
the foundation; to provide an evidence-base of the research literature. |
| Deliverables
Based on the WEDHS scoping study it is clear that this review
is necessary and feasible. This literature review will be central
to the development of a baseline of evidence that can inform
future research and policy. Also, the review will highlight best
practice. In addition to subject searching, the aim will be to
identify key articles that are of particular importance and authors
or institutions working in the relevant areas. |
| Aims of study
To critically review:
- health related research undertaken by Welsh voluntary sector
organisations and community groups;
- health related research literature (‘grey’ and
published) linked to (a) the key research strands identified
in WEDHSscoping study, (b) Welsh Assembly’s
national service frameworks (CHD, diabetes, mental health,
older people, renal and lastly, children, young people and
maternity services) and (c) the themes of the WORD funded network;
- research literature (‘grey’ and published) based
on health related studies on BME groups in Wales funded by
the Welsh Assembly government;
This study will assist health, medical and social work professionals
as well as research funders in identifying gaps and thereby facilitate
future research and funding opportunities. The findings will
be disseminated via papers submitted to peer- reviewed academic
and professional journals, conference papers and the project
report. The findings will also be disseminated to voluntary and
community organisations in an appropriate format. |
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| A study to explore the extent and nature of cultural diversity training within nursing education in Wales. |
| Lead: WEDHS West Wales Regional Hub |
| Duration of the Study: July 2006 to November 2007 |
| The aim is to explore the nature and extent of training
on issues of race,
ethnicity and cultural diversity on the eight social work undergraduate
programmes in
Wales.
Specifically the project will:
- Review the Degree validation documentation of each of the
programmes against
the stated aims of the National Occupational Standards for social
work training in
terms of references to the delivery of training in race, ethnicity
and diversity.
- Review the interpretation of these requirements within the
curriculum
documentation for each of the programmes
- Seek the views of key stakeholders (to include programme
leaders, module
providers, practice teachers and programme partnership managers)
involved in
the design and delivery of social work training programmes in
Wales.
- Make recommendations/guidelines for the development of a
framework for
teaching and learning on issues of cultural diversity/anti-racism
within social work
education in order to enhance the competency of social work practitioners.
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| A study
to explore the extent and nature of cultural diversity training
within social work education in Wales. |
The study aims to explore the nature and extent of training
on issues of race, ethnicity and cultural diversity on the eight
social work undergraduate programmes in Wales. Specifically the
project will:
Review the Degree validation documentation of each of the programmes
against the stated aims of the National Occupational Standards
for social work training in terms of references to the delivery
of training in race, ethnicity and diversity.
Review the interpretation of these requirements within the curriculum documentation
for each of the programmes
Seek the views of key stakeholders (to include programme leaders, module
providers, practice teachers and programme partnership managers) involved in
the design and delivery of social work training programmes in Wales.
Make recommendations/guidelines for the development of a framework for
teaching and learning on issues of cultural diversity/anti-racism within social
work education in order to enhance the competency of social work practitioners. |
Developing Effective
Engagement Models with Black and Minority Ethnic Groups in
Rural Areas |
Background
This research project has been designed in partnership with a voluntary
agency based in
North Wales. It arises from a number of scoping exercises done
with key stakeholders in
the area to identify research priorities as they voiced by minority
groups in rural areas
and those working with them. The level of engagement between mainstream
agencies
and BME individuals/households is reportedly poor. A major barrier
to consultation is the
geographical dispersal of BMEs in such areas and their lack of
visibility. Little evidence
exists about how BME individuals and households in rural areas
engage in civil
association and participate in consultation and decision making
within public services.
Objectives of the Study
This action research project seeks to enhance the engagement
between public bodies,
such as health trusts, social services and the police and BME
households. Through an
understanding of practices in use by public bodies and through
developing an
understanding of the preparedness and capacity of BMEs to associate
in dialogue over
their health and wellbeing needs, this research aims to build
inclusiveness in rural
communities.
The research has four main objectives, namely:
- To investigate and evaluate techniques of engagement with
minority ethnic
households in rural areas who are 'hard to reach' or marginal.
- To develop an understanding of 'quality of life' factors
that encourage the
attraction and retention of minority ethnic groups in rural areas
- To assess their ability to influence policy, planning and
service delivery
- To develop, pilot and evaluate appropriate models of consultation
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| Movement Arts and Mentorship with Displaced young people |
Displaced young people (young refugees) face a
number of challenges in the course if their journey to the UK
. Before leaving their countries of origin, they may have experienced/witnessed
the loss, detention or death of their parents. In Wales , they
may experience bullying, isolation, and loss of a nurturing home
environment due to parental distress. There remains a focus on
pathologisation of these experiences, and Child and Adolescent
mental health professionals often feel overwhelmed by the scope
of the challenges faced by displaced young people. In the presence
of such challenges, many such children survive, and may even
thrive. More recently, it has been recognised that, in general
with children, and more specifically with young people with refugee
status, there is a dearth of research into resilience factors.
The aim of this project was to undertake a pilot movement-arts
based intervention program for displaced young people, which enables
evaluation of participant enjoyment, and changes in measured resilience,
and connectedness. Evaluation using the resilience module of the
California Healthy Kids Inventory and a connectedness scale such
as the Hemingway scale of connectedness, will be undertaken prior
to commencement of the project, at midpoint, at completion, and
at 3 months after the pilot. |
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