Group Description
Black and minority ethnic people face multiple barriers in accessing appropriate culturally sensitive information, education and access to culturally appropriate health services. The role of the group is to advise the Scottish Diabetes Group on an appropriate service for those identified with diabetes.
Aims and objectives
· To advise the Scottish Diabetes Group on how it should continue to support development of services that address the needs of black and minority ethnic groups.
· To develop robust plans to ensure that appropriate patient resources are available in minority languages throughout Scotland.
· To identify examples of best practice and make recommendations about what steps might be taken to improve access to appropriate services.
· To provide advice about implementing actions identified in the Scottish Diabetes Action Plan.
· To produce regular progress reports to the Scottish Diabetes Group.
Current activity
The DMEG is being reformed under a new chair. The first meeting of the new group will take place in November 2008. Future direction and activity will be determined following the meeting.
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Future direction
Membership
Membership is being finalised but is being drawn from across Scotland and across different minority groups.