reach Community Health Project
REACH Community Health Project is a national third sector organisation with a key strategic role in improving the health, wellbeing and health care provision of Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities in Scotland. REACH has units engaged in culturally sensitive Service Provision, Policy and Research as well as Training and Development. These areas of expertise act to mutually reinforce one another and the Triangulated Formula makes REACH uniquely placed to tackle health inequalities and service barriers faced by BME communities.
I.C.H.E.E.
Funded by the Big Lottery, ICHEE (Improving Community Health through Effective Engagement)is an innovative three-year project working in the Health Board areas of Tayside, Lothian, and Lanarkshire. The main goal is to improve health and social care provision for Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities in Scotland, so that it is more culturally competent and relevant to their needs. This will be one of the means to facilitate reducing health inequalities in Scotland. In addition, ICHEE will build strong and long lasting links between BME communities, health boards, local government and mainstream health and social care providers.
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Viral Hepatitis Research
Hepatitis C is one of the biggest public health problems in Scotland. In May 2008 the Scottish Government Health Department launched Phase II of the Hepatitis C Action Plan for Scotland. The action plan calls for initiatives to increase the numbers of people being tested and treated for hepatitis C. Action 24 calls for surveys to be undertaken to estimate the prevalence of hepatitis C in Scotland's Pakistani population and possibly among those of other South Asian countries.
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Culturally Sensitive Services
In response to the major health inequalities faced by BME communities living in Glasgow, REACH provides a broad based, integrated health service programme. In partnership with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Primary Care Division, we have developed a Community Health Clinic that offers preventative health promotion information and comprehensive clinical advice to individuals from the BME community. Moreover, REACH’s service delivery is sensitive to issues of ethnicity, race, and religion/faith.
Policy and Research Unit
REACH believes that health planning and legislation should be based on the best available research and evidence. To this end, REACH engages in its own research and policy work in order to influence change with regards to BME Health. In addition to producing community led studies into BME health needs and barriers, REACH
Training and Development Unit
As a central part of our social entrepreneurial strategy, REACH's Training and Development Unit attempts to bridge the gap between BME communities and health service providers. REACH is committed to developing and delivering training solutions to improve health and social care service provision for BME communities in Scotland. Training is available to organisations working for and with BME communities in Scotland within the mainstream, voluntary and private sectors.