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Obese BME people at ‘higher-risk’ of contracting COVID-19 says study involving ARC EM

Obese BME people at ‘higher-risk’ of contracting COVID-19 says study involving ARC EM

Obese people among black and minority ethnic communities (BME) are at around two times higher the risk of contracting COVID-19 than white Europeans, a study conducted by a team i…
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ARC EM Director gives evidence to committee investigating coronavirus and BAME

ARC EM Director gives evidence to committee investigating coronavirus and BAME

Professor Kamlesh Khunti has told MPs “primary prevention is key” to reducing the risk of contracting coronavirus in patients from black, Asian, and minority ethnic (BAME) ba…
New Research Study
NHS Check Study

NHS Check Study

The psychosocial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on NHS affiliated staff – monitoring response to the pandemic and the evaluation of local and national staff support programmes…
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BAME individuals 'must not be under-represented' in COVID-19 research 

BAME individuals 'must not be under-represented' in COVID-19 research 

ARC East Midlands Director Professor Kamlesh Khunti is among an international group of experts calling for researchers to ensure people of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME)…
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COVID in Care Homes—Challenges and Dilemmas in Healthcare Delivery

COVID in Care Homes—Challenges and Dilemmas in Healthcare Delivery

The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected care home residents internationally, with 19–72% of COVID-19 deaths occurring in care homes. COVID-19 presents atypically…
Risk Reduction Framework
Risk Reduction Framework for NHS staff at risk of COVID-19 infection

Risk Reduction Framework for NHS staff at risk of COVID-19 infection

This Risk Reduction Framework is a consensus document resulting from robust discussion amongst a wide range of experts in this field, aiming to better protect our workforce and m…