As data is emerging about the disproportionate effect of Covid-19 for minority communities, Sussex NHS Commissioners have created a Sussex-wide programme which aims to;
- better understand the experiences and challenges faced by local minority communities during Covid-19 and
- use that information to inform and challenge our services to better support and protect communities during the pandemic and beyond
In order to make a positive impact the commissioners need to understand peoples experiences of health care services within the last two years, how the pandemic has affected them individually and in their household, and consider best ways to support individuals and their community as we learn to live with Covid-19.
A survey has been co-designed with the Trust of Developing Communities and partners, which has been published on a new interactive website: https://yoursaysussexhealthandcare.uk.engagementhq.com/sussex-covid-19-bame-disparity-response-programme
The survey closes on Monday 24 August and the responses will be included in a final report drawing in experiences from people across Sussex with a set of recommendations to have a positive impact on health inequalities.
If you require the survey in an alternative language please email esxccg.contactus-eastsussexccg@nhs.net FAO Antonia Bennett.
