30 Patterns of Harm: New Report on the Institutional Racism of the Metropolitan Police
Why This Report MattersThe 30 Patterns of Harm report by Dr Shereen Daniels provides a clear and uncompromising examination of the structural racism embedded within the Metropolitan Police. Rather than framing racism as the result of individual misconduct or isolated failures, the
Black Thrive Global statement on the Mental Health Bill receiving Royal Assent
Black Thrive Global welcomes the Mental Health Bill receiving Royal Assent as a long-overdue opportunity to reform a system that has caused disproportionate harm to Black communities for decades.We recognise the government’s acknowledgement that Black people are more likely to
Hope, progress, and accountability: Tackling racial inequalities in mental health together
In October, as part of Black History Month and the NHS’s 77th anniversary, NHS England published a reflection honouring the vital contributions of Black and racially diverse communities to mental health services and openly acknowledging the inequalities that continue to
Black Thrive secures £5 million from The National Lottery Community Fund to scale systemic change and strengthen community power
We are proud to share that Black Thrive Global has been awarded £5 million from The National Lottery Community Fund to deliver our new five-year programme: Thriving Futures – Scaling Systems Change.This milestone represents both recognition of our community-led work
Cuts to Mental Health Services, Austerity, Racism and Beyond
In a previous blog, we discussed existing and persistent racial inequalities in mental health and care among Black people in the UK. We argued that while these racial inequalities in mental health result in detrimental effects on Black people’s lives,
Equity Must Be Enforceable: A Call to Action on the Mental Health Bill
The UK’s Mental Health Bill is currently under review. This is not just a policy moment, it is a test of moral and political will.For decades, Black communities have been overrepresented in the most coercive aspects of mental health care;
Embedding Anti-Racism in Policing: Insights from Black Voices on Policing
IntroductionEmbedding antiracism in policing is urgent, where Black communities’ experiences have been markedby inequality and harm. In Black Thrive Global’s (BTG) Black Voices on Policing initiative, BlackLondoners came together to share their experiences with the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) andco-create
Mental Health Funding is Falling-Black Communities Will Suffer the Most
The UK’s mental health system is already at breaking point. Long waiting lists, overwhelmed services, and a lack of culturally competent care mean that too many people, particularly those from Black communities, are being left without the support they need.Now,
The Persistence of Racism in Mental Healthcare in the UK
Racial inequalities in healthcare are persistent in the UK, with serious consequences for minoritised groups particularly for Black people. These inequalities are apparent in mental health and care, where Black adults experience higher rates of mental illness but receive the
Black Voices on Policing Reports Officially Published
A Landmark Report on Community-Led Scrutiny Black Thrive Global, in collaboration with Psi, is proud to announce the official publication of the Black Voices on Policing reports. This crucial body of work, delivered to the Mayor’s Office in 2023, is now