Caribbean & African Health Network

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: 𝘉𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘈𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴 Step into an atmosphere of elegance where Black healthcare professionals are rewriting possibilities, breaking barriers, and shaping futures. This is your invitation to celebrate…

Let’s Talk #StemCells! Did you know that only 20% of Black patients in the UK find a stem cell match, compared to 70% of white patients? This urgent inequality is costing lives, but together, we can change the narrative. Join us this Saturday, 2nd August, at 11AM for…

Nearly 1 in 4 Black women (18–30) in the UK have fibroids, yet too many suffer in silence. Today's #HealthHour will feature an all-Black Female Doctor panel + Wileen, sharing her story. Break the silence, stigma & get real about treatment & support. Register & JOIN US @ 11AM:…

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆! Take part in the @APPGBlackHealth official call for evidence. You could also win 50% off CAHN’s #BlackHistoryMonth Gala. Let’s create a…

Huge congratulations to our fantastic colleague @VictoryOforji and Salford student Oluchi Okoroafor who were both recently recognised for their incredible achievements at the @cahn_uk #BlackHealthcareAwards 👏🤩 Read more: salford.ac.uk/news/salford-s…

Are you seeking ways to manage stress, anxiety, low mood, depression, or social isolation? Are you in need of creative social outlet? Join the Caribbean and African Health Network for creative and relaxing Green & Art activities in Bolton: Every Wednesday, 2pm – 4pm, at St…

Love without conditions, support without reservation. Our faith calls us to choose understanding over judgment, creating safe spaces where everyone belongs & wounds heal. Transform communities through compassion. [email protected] #FaithHealth #HIVPrevention #CAHN #Gilead…

This Saturday, Let’s Talk Fibroids: Your Health Matters. Featuring a personal story breaking the silence Register & Tune in: …our-Letstalkfibroids.eventbrite.co.uk For more enquiries about this virtual event, email >> 📧 [email protected]

Delighted to have attended the DHR report launch last week, Westminster. Ensuring the lessons from Domestic Homicide Reviews lead to change is critical. Great pleasure meeting Dame Nicole Jacobs @CommissionerDA @YvetteCooperMP @JessPhillipsMP

Tired of long waits and missed appointments? The NHS Give Blood app makes donating easier. Book slots, get reminders, track donations, and find nearby sessions all in one place. Stay organised and help save lives with just a few taps. Learn more: blood.co.uk/the-donation-p……

@safestepsldn makes the process confidential, judgment-free, and culturally aware. Contact them now for more advice via call or on WhatsApp - 07710 022382 #relationships #communitysupport #communitycare #sexualhealthsupport

#Selfcare starts with knowing. Here are 6 reasons why I decided to share my status with my man (a thread): 1. Untreated STIs can lead to serious #health issues like #infertility, chronic pain, or even life-threatening conditions. Early detection = easier treatment.

Thank you to everyone who attended last week’s webinar, ‘Fibroids - Symptoms, Solutions, and Self-Advocacy', including our audience and speakers: Professor Dame Lesley Regan - Professor of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Imperial College, Professor Faye Ruddock - Caribbean & African…

77,000 blood donors in the UK have had their blood DNA tested for the first time, in a major step towards rolling out precision matched blood more widely - a landmark change in how blood is matched. Full story ⬇️ #BloodDonation #NHS

Parliamentary Update.On 22 July, Kate Osamor MP raised a question on funding for sickle cell research & workforce. The Minister reaffirmed NIHR welcomes funding bids for all health areas incl Sickle Cell.Contains Parliamentary info licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0

"Black voices are essential" - @PauletteHamilto At the prestigious #BlackHealthcareAwards, the @APPGBlackHealth Chair delivered an inspiring address to celebrate and motivate our outstanding healthcare professionals. Her powerful message resonated throughout the room: "We…

Let’s Talk #Fibroids 💜 🗓️ Sat 27 July | 11AM–12:30PM Nearly 1 in 4 Black women (18–30) in the UK have fibroids, yet too many suffer in silence. This weeks #HealthHour with an all-Black Female Doctor panel + Wileen, sharing her story. Break the silence, stigma & get real about…

We all have a role to play to end HIV #stigma! #HIV is not a death sentence. It’s a health condition, and with treatment, people live long, full lives. Know your status. Ask questions. Get support. Visit any of the Safe Steps London community hubs or contact their helpline at…

𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗚 𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆 & 𝗙𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘍𝘪𝘣𝘳𝘰𝘪𝘥𝘴 𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/cahn/reprodu… Black women are 8x more likely to develop #Fibroids…