Black services users’ experiences of Clinical Health Psychology
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Black services users’ experiences of accessing and engaging in psychological support for physical health conditions within Bristol
IRAS ID
325473
Contact name
Cynthia Ludford-Brooks
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Exeter
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 9 months, 16 days
Research summary
COVID-19 has highlighted the health inequalities faced by people from minority ethnic groups in the UK. Health inequalities are the differences in health status that are influenced by inequalities in society. These inequalities are apparent in both physical and mental health services and mean there are differences in access to healthcare. Research has also found differences in experiences of healthcare services and outcomes in healthcare services.
People from ethnic minority groups in the UK, including Black people, are highly likely to experience a long-term health condition. Coping with long term health conditions can affect people's mental wellbeing. Currently, there has been very little research into the experience of Black people in clinical health psychology services. This study aims to investigate what these experiences are through online or face-to-face interviews. This study hopes to add to the understanding of Black service users' experiences of healthcare services that incorporate physical and mental healthcare.The interviews will be conducted with Black service users of clinical health psychology services in Bristol, UK specifically those being seen by psychologists within the Psychological Health Services at the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust. This research is being funded by the University of Exeter and is part of a major research project for the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.
REC name
North West - Greater Manchester East Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
23/NW/0205
Date of REC Opinion
7 Sep 2023
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion