Background of our study

The SAFE research project focused on exploring the lived experiences and support needs of family carers from Black communities who are supporting a relative with psychosis.

This is particularly important because rates of psychosis diagnosis are 6 to 9 times higher in UK Black Caribbean and Black African communities compared to White British groups.

Our research question

What are the lived experiences and support needs of informal carers from Black racially minoritised backgrounds of people with psychosis from the vantage point of different stakeholders?

• Family carers from Black racial backgrounds

• People with lived experiences of psychosis

• Staff groups

• Faith group leaders

• Police officers

• General members from Black communities

Who did we ask?

Podcast

Healthcare research is important as a means of improving the treatment and services we receive. However, we know there is an underrepresentation of people from Black communities that are involved in research. Therefore, we asked some members from the SAFE advisory group about what their experiences have been being involved in research as individuals from Black racial backgrounds, what the different ways you can get involved in research are and the importance of having their voices.

In this podcast hosted by Angela Kibia, we speak with Andrew Brown, Chief executive of the Croydon BME Health forum, Samuel Baleera and Davina Brown.

Our community feedback event

On July 15, 2024, we hosted a SAFE research feedback community event, where participants engaged in facilitated discussions to reflect on the study's findings and share insights with one another.

We had an artist create visual minutes that captured the day's highlights, which you can view below.