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Diverse Voices
Exploring and addressing ethnic inequalities in health
Diverse Voices’ is a programme of research and community participation led by Dr Shoba Poduval, academic GP and Clinical Lecturer based at University College London with the aim of contributing towards health equity for all ethnic minority communities.
Ethnic minority communities are historically under-served in research (NIHR, 2020). The ‘Diverse Voices’ project aims to increase representation in research which addresses ethnic health inequalities, as an urgent priority.
Ethnic minority groups in the UK experience inequalities in outcomes, access and experience of health services including, maternity and mental health, compared to White groups (NHS, 2021). The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted how stark these inequalities are, as ethnic minority communities in the UK had higher COVID-19 mortality risks than White populations (IoHE, 2020).
The complexity of this issue requires consideration of variation between and within ethnic groups, and the interplay of factors such as deprivation, environmental influences, health-related behaviours, and structural racism (The King’s Fund, 2023).
Research into health inequalities is important to pave the way for actionable measures to prevent and manage ill health in ethnic minorities.
Our Projects
Digital Storytelling
Community storytelling: disruptive thinking on community engagement
Podcasting
Co-produced podcast series that provides a platform to open up the dialogue between different stakeholders