Go behind the scenes at the Maya Centre’s Creative Declutter Day
It’s hard to believe that 16 months have passed since we closed the doors to the Maya Centre at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. Although the past year has presented unforeseen challenges, it has also been an exciting period of development as we rolled out virtual services, launched campaigns and welcomed new staff members […]
Covid-19: We need to talk about the financial cost of the pandemic on BAME communities
A new study has found that people with protected characteristics are at greater risk of being charged more for essential services. Over the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed deep-rooted inequalities in British society. But while the crisis has shone a light on the the disproportionate health inequalities facing BAME communities, the financial cost […]
Covid-19: London’s public health chief calls for landmark reforms to support BAME communities
London’s public health chief Professor Kevin Fenton has called for landmark reforms to support BAME communities during the Covid-19 pandemic. One year after coronavirus first arrived in the UK and the World Health Organisation warned of a “public health emergency of international concern”, and Covid-19 has proved to be the greatest public health challenge in […]