Black and Minority Ethnic Team

Composition

Vision Statement

The vision of the Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Team is to assist in developing a culture that prioritises equality, human rights and social inclusion; improve the overall health and well being of the Trust’s resident BME population; provide information which enables available resources to be targeted and outcomes maximised; effectively engage BME users in planning, development and delivery of health services; develop effective partnerships and help BME communities to develop mechanisms to grow the infrastructure for health and well being.

Team Aim

Ensure BME clients living within the Southern Health and Social Care Trust area experience equal and effective access to health and social care without discrimination.

Team Objectives

Referrals

If you become aware of any BME clients new to the area please refer into the BME team using the attached referral form.

The BME team can be contacted at details displayed above.

NOTIFICATION OF NEW REGISTRATIONS FOR HEALTH VISITOR PLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM AND RETURN TO THE BME TEAM BROWNLOW HEALTH CENTRE DATE:_____________ GP: _____________ Address: _____________________ _____________________ Telephone No: ______________ Referred by: ________________ FAMILY NAME (SURNAME)_______________________________ MOTHER________________________DOB:__________________ FATHER / PARTNER________________DOB:_________________ CHILDREN________________________DOB:_________________ M / F ______________________ DOB:_________________ M / F ______________________ DOB:_________________ M / F ADDRESS______________________________________ ______________________________________ CONTACT PHONE NUMBER________________________ LANGUAGE SPOKEN______________________________ INTERPRETER NEEDED YES/ NO