A message from our CEO: Black Lives Matter and health inequality a year on

Like many others, we at Healthwatch Greenwich have asked the same questions: why are Black, Asian and Minority ethnic communities still on the sharp end of health inequalities? Why are people from these ethnic backgrounds still dying earlier? Why are they living with poor health, rather than good health, for years longer than their white colleagues and neighbours?  

This morning we held a public meeting around health inequalities to follow up on our Black Lives Matter Listening event from last summer. In today’s event, we wanted to look at what progress has been made locally from providers and commissioners to address the issues related to health inequality. We also wanted to give local people the chance to take part and influence this work. Discussions and work to eradicate health inequality have been taking place for decades, but there is still much to do.  

We are committed to working with our stakeholders to address racism and health inequality and push for changes that bring true health equity. We stand in allegiance with the Black Lives Matter movement and all those who are committed to eradicating racism and health inequality. Join us.