PCREF PODCASTS

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Introducing the 'PCREF Dialogues' podcasts


These podcasts delve into the crucial issues facing the African and Caribbean community.


This series on the Patient and Carer Race Equality Framework (PCREF) explores advocacy, mental health services, and the transformative potential of PCREF. 

Join our host, Rudi Page, engaging in thought-provoking conversations with 

members of the Catalyst team and our guest speakers.

Episode One


Introduction to the PCREF

In this first episode of PCREF Dialogues you will hear from core members of the Catalyst team Beverly Stephens and Sandra Griffiths speaking about PCREF and how it aligns with Catalyst’s mission.

Episode Two


Culturally Appropriate Advocacy

Dr. Karen Newbigging sheds light on the challenges faced by BME communities and examines how mental health services must undergo radical transformations to ensure equality and fairness for all.

Episode Three


The PCREF Advisors

Catalyst's PCREF advisors, Elizabeth Cherrington, Rena Blackwood and Mark Nelson provide valuable insights into the benefits that PCREF holds specifically for African and Caribbean communities.

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WHAT SOME MEMBERS THINK!

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“MASH (originally part of National Mind) would have had a bleak future if not for the intervention of CATALYST to provide incubation, business planning and fundraising support. We look forward to the future with more confidence”

Tippa Naphtali

Mentoring & Advocacy Support Hub

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“We thank CATALYST for providing an excellent support and incubation structure for the Fund and being the accountable body until we're at the stage where we can become a UK charitable organisation in our own right”

Jaki Miller

National Memorial Family Fund

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“Red Alert looks forward to developing its 24-hour support line for families concerned about detained loved ones. We are grateful that CATALYST will help us to reach phase 2 of our long-term development plans” 

Kushi Amlak-Sakhu

Red Alert HELP!