Blog

Our blog showcases the work and voices that shape Collective Action for Race Equity in Health and Social Care. Here you’ll find published research, project highlights, event updates, and reflections from our community and team — all contributing to a more equitable health and care system.

Hope, progress, and accountability: Tackling racial inequalities in mental health together

Drawing on decades of lived experience and leadership, Jacqui Dyer MBE reflects on the human impact of racial inequality in mental health services, and the growing momentum for fair, equitable and community-informed care through the Patient and Carer Race Equality Framework (PCREF).

What does truly inclusive mental health research look like?

In this powerful piece by Professor Stephanie Hatch, we explore the urgent need for more equitable partnerships between academic institutions and community organisations. The article highlights why meaningful engagement with people with lived experience, through proper resourcing, training, and shared decision-making, must become standard practice. If funders and researchers are serious about addressing mental health inequities, they must rethink how power, funding, and collaboration are balanced across the research landscape.

CORE Celebration 2025: A Night of Community-Led Research

Community-led research took centre stage at the CORE Celebration 2025, where local organisations, residents, and researchers came together to share powerful stories of partnership and change. This reca captures the energy of the evening and highlights how community-driven insight is shaping more equitable health and social systems across Southwark and Lambeth.

Supporting Those Who Support Others: Can We Do More for Carers Experiencing Abuse?

Carers play a vital role in supporting others, yet many experience violence and abuse themselves, often in silence. This new study explores the hidden toll of abuse on carers’ wellbeing and highlights how routine screening and stronger support within health and social care could transform lives.

From Evidence to Action: Addressing Racism in Healthcare

Racism in healthcare isn’t just a statistic, it affects real people every day. This research explores how discrimination shapes the lives and wellbeing of ethnic minority healthcare professionals, and outlines the steps needed to create fairer, safer workplaces.

King’s Health Partners 2025 Annual Conference: Collaboration in Action

Over 590 attendees joined the hybrid conference to explore how working across organisations improves outcomes for patients, staff, and communities. Discover key insights, lessons, and practical takeaways from the day.