"Co-producing what works for our communities in this city" - An evaluation of the Bristol Race Equality Covid-19 Steering Group

News - 10 November 2022

Marginalised ethnic communities were disproportionately affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. A new report looks at how people from across Bristol came together to respond and a find a solution.
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The Bristol Race Equality Covid-19 Steering Group was established in 2020 as impact the pandemic was having on minoritised or marginalised communities became clear.

Members of the steering group focused on providing comprehensive and accessible information about the pandemic and its impact, and developing bespoke, culturally-informed responses.

The University of Bristol have evaluated the work of the steering group, praising the 'co-ordinated and collaborative approach to policy-making and practice'. Their report looks at the establishment of the group, its activities, strengths, opportunities for improvement, and how the group's work should develop in the future.

You can download a summary and the full report below.

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An evaluation of the Bristol Race Equality Covid-19 Steering Group - Summary
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An evaluation of the Bristol Race Equality Covid-19 Steering Group
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You can request alternative formats of this report such as Easy Read, audio CD, braille, British Sign Language or large print by contacting Laura Martin on Laura.Martin@bristol.gov.uk or 0117 922 2964

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