Emerging evidence on COVID-19’s impact on mental health and health inequalities
Different groups of people in the UK are experiencing the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the lockdown very differently. One area of concern is the impact of the pandemic on mental health and how this is affecting some groups much more than others. Good mental health is an asset and is also linked to good physical health […]
COVID-19: Five dimensions of impact
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has delivered a profound shock to the UK. The measures to control the spread of the virus have reached deep into our lives, affecting people’s income, job security and social contacts – factors that are essential to healthy lives. The public health workforce and local government have reshaped their work in an effort […]
Dealing with the increased risks to BAME NHS staff treating Covid-19 patients
Empirical data suggest that people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (“BAME”) backgrounds are being disproportionately affected by Covid-19 and, on Wednesday 29th April 2020, NHS England gave sensible and important interim guidance to Hospital Trusts, pending an investigation by Public Health England. Some Trusts are seeking to protect BAME staff with measures including removal from […]