Anti-Racism Data with Natalie Creary
In this episode, Anna invites Natalie Creary to discuss how data for anti-racism projects is developed and used. They discuss the power shift in the work, the problem with securing funding, the careers of qualitative researchers, the safeguards around data security, the value of co-creation, holding people accountable, shifting the mindset of anti-racism researchers and barriers to publishing anti-racism work.
Here are some resources:
- Insights from Black & South Asian people on patient data | Understanding patient data
- What it means to be seen: Closing gaps in patient data for Black and South Asian communities
- A guide for healthcare workers – Closing gaps in patient data for Black & South Asian communities.pdf (understandingpatientdata.org.uk)
- A guide for NHS leaders and policymakers – closing gaps in patient data for Black & South Asian communities._0.pdf (understandingpatientdata.org.uk)
- Black South Asian and Invisible Why Patient Data Matters Infographic.pdf (understandingpatientdata.org.uk)
Podcast Guests
Natalie Creary
Natalie is the Founder of a knowledge and engagement consultancy, Liberating Knowledge, and is currently on sabbatical from her role as the Programme Delivery Director for Black Thrive Lambeth. Her journey is characterised by her commitment to dismantling the deep-seated roots of inequality and fearlessly challenging the status quo. Her interest lies in working with communities and grassroots organisations focusing on decolonising knowledge and creating avenues for people to own their stories and lead on solutions that respond to the challenges they face.
She is an experienced community practitioner and accidental academic. She lectures on racial inequities in health for Middlesex University’s MSc in Health. Her work and research explore how our intersecting identities shape our experiences of health and wellbeing, and she works at local, regional and national levels to influence policy and practice.
