Creating a fairer BLMK - Spotlight on Denny Review in Luton

We want to create a fairer BLMK for everyone.

We want everyone to be able to access our health and care services, but know that there are barriers for some people – whether language barriers or that people have additional needs. This means that some people do not receive the healthcare they need.

In 2020, we started a community led review to really understand why people accessed services differently and why some people believed the NHS was not for them. We asked Reverend Lloyd Denny, a well-respected pastor and community leader from Luton to lead the work and we called it The Denny Review.

We listened to people from different backgrounds, including migrants, people who are homeless, Gypsies, Roma people and Irish travellers, LGBTIQ people, those from disadvantaged communities and people with learning disabilities and physical disabilities.

They told us about their experiences, the problems they face, and they worked with us to design some recommendations that they believe will make things better.

Reverend Denny published his independent report in September 2023, and since then we have been working with health and care organisations to act on that feedback and agree a plan to take the recommendations forward.

It’s important to keep listening, and asking local people what they think. So, we’re running a series of events to share the findings of the report with local people and listen to their thoughts.

Join us and share your ideas on what else we can do to create a health and care system that works better for everyone.

This is a great opportunity to understand what our communities are telling us and to have your voice heard.

• Date: Monday 4 November 2024
• Venue: The Hat Factory, Bute Street, Luton LU1 2EY
• Registration, Tea, and Coffee: 5:45 PM
• Meeting Start: 6:00 PM

Who is this meeting for?

This meeting is for everyone interested in breaking down barriers ane reducing health inequalities.

We welcome residents, community groups and organisations living and working in Luton. We especially would like local residents to join us and encourage community groups and organisations to bring people they know from the community to join the conversation.

Booking your place

If booking more than one place, please provide the full name of all attendees.

We are committed to ensuring that our meetings are accessible to everyone. If you have any specific accessibility needs, please let us know by Wednesday 23 October so we have enough time to make the necessary arrangements (see FAQs for more detail).

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