Ethnic inequalities in mortality and service use during Covid pandemic

Site Admin • 19 September 2021
Lonely person looks out of window

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

Audience - Annual Community Assembly, 2025

Catalyst Black Thrive Assembly, 2025 - Celebrating its 10th Anniversary

by Site Admin • 8 November 2025
In October Catalyst 4 Change celebrated a dual anniversary – its 10th year of driving change and its 5th as a Black Thrive partner. This wasn't just an event; it was a powerful assembly.
Mental health community event

Black Thrive secures £5 million from The National Lottery to scale systemic change

by Site Admin • 8 November 2025
We are proud to share that Black Thrive Global has been awarded £5 million from The National Lottery Fund to deliver a five-year programme: Thriving Futures - Scaling Systems Change.
Food cooking

National Lottery Fund announces grant for the Meet & Eat Programme

by Site Admin • 8 November 2025
This funding will be instrumental in supporting our ongoing work with African and Caribbean men and women from Birmingham and Solihull who have lived experience of mental health.
Mikey Powell's Family

NMPMFF Therapy Care Initiative launches in 2026

by Site Admin • 8 November 2025
Part of a recent Lottery grant will support the Therapy Care Initiative Pilot, a 1-year programme that will identify up to 10 recently bereaved UK families that require therapeutic support.
More posts