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 takes part in regular consultation exercises and is a member of various policy networks and government/NHS consultation groups.
REACH is continually involved in policy work in order to influence change with regards to BME Health. For instance REACH is a member of the Scottish Government's, Ethnicity and Health Research Strategy Group, headed by the Director of Public Health, NHS Health Scotland, and a consultant for NHS 24 Health Board contributing to reviewing their policies in relation to race and ethnicity. REACH also provides policy briefings and consultation responses to a range of organisations dealing with issues that affect BME health and wellbeing in Scotland.
REACH is recognised for conducting academically acknowledged research from a third sector perspective. Though REACH takes a participatory approach to its research, involving BME community as much as possible at all stages of research, we do conduct research using other designs, both qualitative and quantities some of the recent research projects include:
REACH is continually involved in policy work in order to influence change with regards to BME Health. For instance REACH is a member of the Scottish Government's, Ethnicity and Health Research Strategy Group, headed by the Director of Public Health, NHS Health Scotland, and a consultant for NHS 24 Health Board contributing to reviewing their policies in relation to race and ethnicity. REACH also provides policy briefings and consultation responses to a range of organisations dealing with issues that affect BME health and wellbeing in Scotland.
REACH is recognised for conducting academically acknowledged research from a third sector perspective. Though REACH takes a participatory approach to its research, involving BME community as much as possible at all stages of research, we do conduct research using other designs, both qualitative and quantities some of the recent research projects include:
The Missing Link: Black and Minority Ethnic Participation in Health (2004)
The Health of Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Men Living in the city of Glasgow: Prioritising Needs and Identifying Barriers to Accessing Health Services
A Qualitative Study Examining Perceived Barriers in Accessing Health Care Services: Asylum Seekers and Refugee (ASRs) and Service Providers Perspective (2008)
A Qualitative Study Examining Perceived Barriers in Accessing Health Care Services: Asylum Seekers and Refugee (ASRs) and Service Providers Perspective (2008)
The Health Needs of Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) young people 14-18 year olds living in the Southside of Glasgow
The Prevalence and Patterns of Tobacco use by Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) young people living in Southside of Glasgow (2007)
The National Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Community Health Development Project: The Fife Report (2008 produced in partnership with BEMIS)
Mapping exercise of initiatives to increase physical activity amongst Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) groups (2008)
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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.