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Identifying autism in children from ethnic minorities
Many children on the autism spectrum from ethnic minorities are not being diagnosed properly, and their families often struggle to gain support. Dr Mitzi Waltz explains why
Care implications of an ageing ethnic population
Jill Manthorpe reviews research on the ageing of the black and ethnic minority population in the UK
Ethnic minority mental health in-patient numbers ‘unacceptable’
Campaigners have branded the continuing over-representation of ethnic minorities in inpatient mental health services as "disappointing" and "unacceptable",...
Mental health: ethnic minority groups still over-represented
The proportion of people from ethnic minorities receiving in-patient mental health services is still showing no signs of reduction, a Care Quality Commission survey revealed today.
Martin Narey: ‘don’t delay adoption because of ethnic matching’
Adoption placements should not be "unduly delayed" by trying to find an exact ethnic match for a child in care, the chief executive of Barnardo's Martin Narey said today.
Changing the behaviour of boys from ethnic minority communities in south London
An Action for Children project to support ethnic minority boys affected by absent fathers has brought huge improvements in behaviour and family relationships,...
Working with people from black and minority ethnic communities at St Joseph’s Hospice
Different ethnic communities approach the death of
loved ones with a variety of needs and expectations.
Anabel Unity Sale reports on how one London hospice is learning to adjust
Parents from ethnic minorities with mental health problems and their children
The Social Care Institute for Excellence's analysis of research findings behind specific social work practices
GPs prescribe fewer antidepressants to ethnic minorities
GPs are prescribing fewer antidepressants in communities with more black and South Asian people, suggesting possible disparities in the provision of care, a study has found.
Research: ethnic minority elders and outcomes
Each week the Social Care Institute for Excellence analyses research findings behind specific social work practices
Understanding diversity and engaging ethnic minority communities
Social services must recognise the diversity within ethnic and faith communities if they are to engage them, writes cohesion specialist Ted Cantle
Support for carers in Scotland: the Minority Ethnic Carers of Older People Project in Edinburgh
A unique project north of the border is providing invaluable support to carers from ethnic minority backgrounds, writes Corin Williams
NCH launches black and minority ethnic adoption service
Children's charity NCH today launches a service to help find adoptive homes for black and minority ethnic children in the care system.
How one children’s centre is leading the way in engaging ethnic minorities
An initiative run by NCH in Warwickshire is an example to other Sure Start programmes of how to engage with people from ethnic minorities, reports Amy Taylor
An ethnic minority dance project sets out to tackle alcoholism
A specialist project is using dance therapy to help people from ethnic minorities challenge their alcohol addiction, reports Will Hatchett
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