MAJOR FAILINGS occurred in how the government communicated with Black disabled people during the pandemic,...
LET DOWN: New report says that communication failings led to worse Covid 19 health outcomes for Black and minority ethnic disabled people
The Commission’s findings highlighted a number of issues including the difficulties faced by members of this community in accessing public health information, the government’s lack of engagement with Black Disabled people who the report says also experienced discrimination when accessing social services.
It also urged the government to create a cross-departmental advisory board of Disabled Black, Asian and minority ethnic people to advise on the impact and implementation of policy, co-chaired by someone with lived experience. I experienced first-hand how government decisions negatively affected Disabled people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. This exposed just how much race and disability impact a person’s life chances.
Dr Rhidian Hughes, Chief Executive of the Voluntary Organisations Disability Group said: “Throughout the pandemic we were struck by the actions of government and its agencies which often left Disabled people, and especially those from minoritised ethnic communities, behind. The limited attention given to equity, diversity and inclusion was deeply felt and experienced by this community and for some ultimately cost people their lives.
The Commission was formed in September last year to examine how Black Disabled people were disproportionately affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. It issued a call for evidence and views from Disabled Black and minority ethnic individuals, families, caregivers, and social care workers about their experience during the pandemic. The Commission also analysed the Department of Health and Social Care’s policies and responses.
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