Posted on: 19 March 2021
Later this month CNWL will launch a project around the disproportionate representation of patients from Black/African/Caribbean heritage being detained under the Mental Health Act and in crisis care pathways.
The project will be led by the lived experience of patients and carers who are, or care for a person of Black/African/Caribbean heritage who has accessed mental health services.
There is still time for people to join and get involved with the project.
The Trust will run focus groups to hear more about people’s experiences of mental healthcare. These focus groups will take place in Brent, Harrow, Westminster, and Kensington and Chelsea.
Contact cnwl.jamesonedi@nhs.net to take part.
Staff are there to listen to you, in a safe space; we know it can be daunting to share your experiences.
To inspire patients and carers to come forward and share their experiences and recommendations, we have shared two interviews from a patient and a carer who are involved in this project.
Click the links to see their stories:
If you need more information on how to take part in the upcoming focus groups see this poster here.