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Community Engagement Research Project
This project has been the highlight of my work over the last 10 months.
AIMS:
To identify the barriers to mental health services experienced by people living in Bolton from Black and minority, ethnic communities
To identify ways in which access to mental health services can be improved for people living in Bolton from Black, minority ethnic communities
To work in partnership with local statutory and voluntary organisations and commissioners to develop an action plan to address the needs identified from this research and to build these actions into the strategic development of services across Bolton
OUTCOMES:
Potential outcomes of the project are:
- Improved access to Mental Health services
- Improved appropriateness of services
- Improved network of links to and empowerment of BME communities to ensure involvement in the continuing development of services past the lifetime of this project
- Empowerment of individuals within the target communities as a result of accessible and appropriate services that enable choice and involvement
- Local BME community groups will have a greater awareness of issues relating to mental ill health and services available as a direct result of involvement in the project
- Individuals involved as researchers will have increased skills enhancing employment opportunities in the future.
The researchers:
A team of four researchers and four volunteers was recruited under the leadership of the Senior Community Development Worker. We advertised through our community links to community groups and also through the local Asian media. We developed role descriptions and person specifications so that people interested in applying would be clear about the expectations of the project. The researchers underwent in house training provided by BAND. This included
- General BAND induction (history, structure etc)
- Confidentiality
- Boundaries
- Vulnerable adults policy
- Personal safety
Community Engagement Research Project 1 (2006/07)
Report of the community lead research project focusing on
Issues and barriers faced by the black
and minority ethnic communities in accessing mental health services and experiences once they access mental
in health services in Bolton.
Download Full Report. Word Doc 1,896KB.
Download Summary. Word Doc 18KB.