Dr Leah McLaughlin outlining research on the impact of the change in legislation on organ donation. Awareness of law change very low amongst minority ethnic communities @NBTA_UK #NBTADevelopingMessaging
#NBTADevelopingMessaging believing it is against culture and religion is a reason rated highly why families decide against donation. Discussions at the conference today is important to address this belief @NBTA_UK
@raceequality There is a need to change attitudes and consider intergenerational differences, faith and cultural issues to encourage organ donation @NBTA_UK#NBTADevelopingMessaging
@raceequality@NBTA_UK misconceptions, emotional concerns impact on on decisions to donate organs, despite the health inequalities Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups face #NBTADevelopingMessaging
@NBTA_UK data shows over representation of some minority groups in organ donation register, but overall there’s still a need for more sign up amongst all minority groups #nbtadevelopingmessaging
Today we kick off the NBTA Conference which will develop messages to promote living and deceased organ donation among ethnic minority communities by faith and discuss plans to raise awareness about them. #NBTADevelopingMessaging
@mmumsclub inequalities across all maternity services is a continual issue. Chrissy I heard you at an event. want to talk about maternity inequalities for Black, Asian and minority ethnic mums. Please DM me or email comms@racefound.org.uk