Changing Suits
Members of the South Asian Community often go through similar experiences, but don’t discuss problems outside of family out of concern for ‘what the community will say’. Over time, this has led to taboo topics, isolation, oppression, and inequality. And enough is enough. Hosted by second generation British South Asian sisters Taj and Bal, the Changing Suits podcast helps members of the South Asian Community across generation, gender, and geography develop a common understanding and awareness of issues affecting the community, so that the community can thrive. The podcast also gives people outside of the community an opportunity to deepen their understanding of South Asian culture and values so they can help build services, companies, and a society that are better and more inclusive. Tune in each week for a closer look at modern South Asian life with a dose of tradition.
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Changing Suits
Why Health Inequalities Still Exist | The Need for Inclusive Research
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This episode of The Cultural Barrier Podcast, is sponsored by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), and we are joined by Helen Winter for an eye-opening conversation on health inequalities and the urgent need for more inclusive research.
We explore a critical issue that often goes unnoticed - many medical treatments and drugs have historically been tested on limited populations, with ethnically diverse communities underrepresented. This raises important questions about how accurate, effective, and equitable healthcare outcomes truly are.
The conversation also reflects on the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on ethnic minority communities, highlighting deeper systemic challenges around trust, access, and representation in healthcare.
Together, we unpack:
- Why diverse participation in research is essential
- The barriers preventing communities from getting involved
- How cultural understanding can improve engagement
- What NIHR are doing to help connect with ethnically diverse communities
This episode is a powerful reminder that improving health outcomes starts with inclusion, representation, and a willingness to do better.
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