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Guest speakers for a local group

How our work empowered local people to receive the information they need to support positive health outcomes.

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Partnership work to empower local carers

Our partnership work and knowledge of local services empowered local carers to make informed decisions for their loved ones, ensuring they receive the best, most appropriate care.

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Accessing GP Surgeries

How we supported local Bangladeshi women to access their GP.

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Health care for asylum seekers and refugees

Supporting asylum seekers and refugees to access Healthcare in Sunderland.

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Helping to raise awareness of cancer signs and symptoms within the local BAME community

Members from the Bangladeshi community told us that the subject of cancer was something that wasn’t often talked about within the community and many people had very little awareness of cancer signs and symptoms.

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Supporting the hospital to improve stays for patients from the Bangladeshi community

Our work with the local Hospital Trust has helped them to better understand the needs of patients from the Bangladeshi community, address some of the communication issues they face and ultimately improve the treatment and care of patients in general.

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Making social care services more culturally inclusive

Our partnership work has helped local social care service providers adapt services to better meet the needs of its customers.

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