The LGBTQ+ community is suffering a mental health crisis. We must act now to close the health gap
Over the past month, we’ve been reflecting on LGBTQ+ health inequalities and the ways we can work to build a safe, healthy and equal future for LGBTQ+ people. These matters have gained momentum in the wake of Pride month, and at the Maya Centre, we’re renewing our commitment to creating an inclusive space for women […]
#TalkWomensHealth: Your voices are needed to improve women’s health and care across the UK
Back in March, the UK government launched a call for evidence to better understand women’s experiences of the health and care system. Originally intended to run for a period of 12 weeks, the call for evidence has now been extended, with women from Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those living in the Midlands and East […]
International Women’s Day: How to support the Maya Centre this #IWD2021
Over the course of the past year, the word inequality has made daily headlines. From healthcare to education, the pandemic has thrown existing socio-economic inequalities into stark relief. We also know that the costs of the crisis are being borne disproportionately by women and minoritised groups, leaving them more exposed to financial insecurity, health risks […]