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The Scottish Executive welcomes the opportunity to make available this important analysis of policy and practice in addressing ethnic minority health by Health Boards and the Trusts throughout Scotland to policy makers, managers, practitioners and the public.
This report is the first of its kind, unique in its field. It presents a comprehensive 'warts and all' analysis of current practice by Health Board and Trusts to attempt to meet the needs of ethnic minority groups. It demonstrates the Executive's ongoing commitment to improve health and health care services for the vulnerable groups in our society.
The report reveals much about the institutional, professional and management agendas that interact with one another in shaping the effective delivery of health care.
It is hoped that the work will encourage both managers and professionals involved in the delivery of health care to use the results to plan and develop a culturally competent service in partnership with communities: a service which is culturally sensitive and takes account of the distinctive needs of the diverse groups and communities in Scotland.
The process has in itself had a catalytic effect on the NHS in Scotland. The 'postscript' for each Board and Trust show the wide range of work, which is now underway, and is a testimony of our ability to affect change in this area.
We would like to thank all those in the field who took the time to contribute by attending meetings, completing questionnaires and talking to us during the fieldwork. We hope you will find much of value in the report.
Trevor Jones
Chief Executive, NHSScotland
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