Ethnic minority employment bulletin: March 2021
Updated 1 December 2022
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Welcome to our March Local Employment Partnership (LEP) Bulletin, intended to provide LEPs with up to date information, articles, research, case studies, as well as strategic and practical advice about Ethnic Minority Employment.
Tackling London’s ongoing COVID-19 health inequalities
Case rate and mortality data shows London’s Asian populations have been worst affected during the second wave to date, followed by Black communities. Find out more about Tackling London’s ongoing COVID-19 health inequalities.
Fight for Fairness’ speech to set out government’s new approach to equality
The Minister for Women and Equalities, Liz Truss, sets out the government’s new approach to tackling geographical inequality and break down barriers to social mobility across the UK, moving away from the current way of thinking. Read the full speech.
Support and resources for BAME Communities
This webpage lists information, sources of support and resources for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. To find out more about Support and resources for BAME Communities.
How can data help address the inequalities of COVID-19
The large size of Understanding Society makes it possible to explore the experiences of different ethnic minorities groups in the UK, adding new perspectives and suggesting ways to target policy and tackle the impact of the virus. Find out more about how data can help us tackle deep-seated problems.
Coronavirus Outreach Workers to Support BAME Communities – Wales
New outreach workers will be employed by the NHS to support people from BAME communities. They will help break down barriers preventing people using the NHS Wales Test, Trace, and Protect service supporting two-way communication between organisations and communities. They will also help to communicate key messages and dispel any myths and false information. Read more information on new coronavirus outreach workers to support BAME communities in Wales.
Densely packed BAME communities in England bear brunt of COVID-19
Ethnically diverse areas suffer up to four times more infections than mostly white neighbourhoods close by. The link between deprivation, ethnicity and an increased risk of COVID-19 has been well established. Read the full article on densely packed BAME communities in England bear brunt of COVID-19.