Ethnic inequalities in mortality and service use during Covid pandemic

Site Admin • 19 September 2021
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source : Black Thrive Global

published : September 2021


Kings College London In partnership with Black Thrive Global want to better understand the experience of people living with the health conditions and how they have been impacted by the Covid-19 outbreak.


Are you Black African, Black Caribbean, Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi descent, living with a serious mental health condition and one or more long-term physical health conditions, or caring for someone of Black African, Black Caribbean, Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi descent, living with a serious mental health condition and one or more long-term physical health conditions.


If yes, you can be involved in this study if you are aged over 18 years.


The Research Team will:


  • Carry out an interview with you over the telephone or via online video
  • Conduct the interview by researchers who have lived experience of mental health services and will last up to one hour
  • Ensure that all information will be kept strictly confidential


They will pay you £20 for your interview or provide a shopping voucher.

If you would like to take part please email them via COV-EIMMstudy@kcl.ac.uk
Ethics approval has been obtained to conduct this study. Ethical Clearance Reference Number: HR/DP-20/21-21567

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