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COMMUNITY HEALTH INVOLVEMENT & EMPOWERMENT FORUM ( CHIEF )
Mission Statement:
CHIEF, led by BAME ( Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic) Community representatives, aims to reduce health inequalities and improve the quality of life of the public, particularly the Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Communities in England & Wales.
Social Aims:
.To provide BME community with quality health information, impartial advice, linguistic & emotional support to get them involved in mainstream activities to avoid social isolation;
.To empower community members with knowledge and skills to make better health choices and improve their quality of life; - .To improve the BME community's access to health care, social care, and mental health care services;
.To improve the BME community's capacity building potentials and enhance their employability;
Services/Activities:
1.To organise multilingual health awareness conferences / workshops for the benefit of wider community;
2. To publish & distribute healthcare information books / booklets / leaflets for the benefit wider community;
3. To liaise with Department of Health, Primary Care Trusts, NHS hospitals, Regional Health Authorities and health-related charitable organisations for corporate partnerships and networking;
4. To develop an I.T-oriented facility ( websites / CD-ROMs) for healthcare information, community cohesion and community support;
5. To establish free multilingual helpline for general healthcare information, referrals, and BME community involvement in mainstream healthy activities;
6. To provide an effective advocacy service, as and when asked by the patients, their carers, or the relatives;
7.To publish health awareness-raising articles in local and national community newspapers;
8.To exchange information with public and voluntary sector organisations for sharing good practice;
9.To publish regular community newsletters to highlight the progress and activities of the CHIEF CIC.
Click here to learn about the CHIEF Projects
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Dr Syed Abidi
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The Race for Health programme enables PCTs to make the Health Service in their areas significantly fairer for black and minority ethnic communities. The programme supports a network of 15 PCTs around the country, working in partnership with local black and minority ethnic communities to improve health, modernise services, increase choice and create greater diversity within the NHS workforce. A modern, dynamic NHS will reflect the experiences and aspirations of all its users. Closing the health gap for black and minority ethnic communities will be a real measure of success. Homepage: http://www.raceforhealth.org/
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Dr Syed Abidi
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Wellbeing of Women:
Wellbeing of Women raises money to invest in medical research and the development of specialist doctors and nurses working in the field of reproductive and gynaecological health. They fund research into women’s gynaecological and reproductive health that is most likely to transform women’s healthcare. They supply training grants to recruit and retain good doctors and midwives in gynaecology and obstetrics. They provide women with information about their health and ensure the public are better informed about women’s health issues. They work in partnership with the Royal College of Obsteticians and Gynaecologists to improve women's health.
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Newsflash
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Media Release:
It is announced with great pleasure that Minority Ethnic Health Awareness Group ( M.E.H.A Group ): has been selected for assessment and recommendation for Queen`s Award for Voluntary Service 2008, by the Greater Manchester Lieutenancy Office. They are regional representatives of Her Majesty the Queen. The Group was nominated by Lorraine Worsley MBE. M.E.H.A Group is known for provision of multi-lingual, up-to-date, quality health information in all formats. An award winning Senior Consultant Physician, Dr Naseer Naqvi is the Supervisor of this group. The Group is being managed by the Umbrella Organisation - CHIEF - www.chiefcic.com
Thank you for reading and forwarding to all concerned.
Yours sincerely,
Dr Syed Nayyer Abidi
Group Lead,
Minority Ethnic Health Awareness Group
1 Station Road, Crumpsall, Manchester
M8 5BS
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