Spotlight on Communication with BAME Communities in Worcestershire

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Summary of report content

Healthwatch Worcestershire created a “Spotlight On” Report, where they use information that they have gathered to highlight an issue or topic, in this case communication with Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic (BAME) Communities.

This report uses information gathered from:

- Work carried out for HWW by Age UK Herefordshire & Worcestershire to assist in engagement with people from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities. 258 individuals reported their experiences to HWW using a “Your View” form in 2015/16. They spoke to a further 51 people at engagement events.

-Results of the “snapshot” Survey on awareness of the Care Act 2014, completed by 159 people from BAME communities.

This report covers language and communication, interpreting services, use of the internet, best ways for people from BAME communities to find out about services and awareness of the Care Act 2014.

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General details

Local Healthwatch
Healthwatch Worcestershire
Publication date
Type of report
Local analysis
Key themes
Access to services
Administration (records, letters, results)
Triage and admissions
Communication with patients; treatment explanation; verbal advice
Remote appointments and digital services
Health inequality
Written information, guidance and publicity
Caring, kindness, respect and dignity

Methodology and approach

Was the work undertaken in partnership with another organisation?
Not known
Primary research method used
Observation (eg Enter and View)
Interviews
Survey
General feedback

Details of health and care services included in the report

Details of health and care services included in the report
General Practice (GP)

Details of people who shared their views

Number of people who shared their views
68
Age group
Not known
Gender
All
Sexual orientation
Not known
Does this report feature carers?
Not known
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