An event aimed at improving health outcomes for Black and Asian communities will take place in Stoke-on-Trent this month.

Representatives from Staffordshire Police, the NHS, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service and Stoke-on-Trent City Council will be in Hanley to provide information on topics such as services, career pathways, fire safety and health research.

The community event will take place at Fountain Square, Hanley on Wednesday 29 April from 10am until 2pm.

Dave Fynn, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager at Staffordshire Police and Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service, said: "This is a unique and positive opportunity for our Black and Asian communities to engage with a significant number of partner organisations in one place.

"We're committed to working proactively with our local partners to engage closely with the communities we proudly serve across Staffordshire, and this is another example of that work.

"We hope to see as many of you there as possible."

Attendees will also be able to use the NHS research bus, one of two research buses operated by Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) across Staffordshire, where health data can be collected and information can be shared around research, specific to Black and Asian communities.

There will be an opportunity to join studies on improving health outcomes - such as genetic research into anxiety and depression - as well as advice and information on research processes and outcomes.

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Director of Research and Innovation at MPFT, Ruth Lambley-Burke said: "We're delighted to be part of this important event and to welcome members of our Black and Asian communities onto the bus to hear more about and take part in health research.

"This is about making research more accessible. By bringing it directly into communities, we can help remove barriers to participation and create opportunities for people to shape healthcare improvements that will benefit both current and future generations."

Councillor Majid Khan, cabinet member for health integration and wellbeing at Stoke-on-Trent City Council, added: "This is a brilliant opportunity for Black and Asian communities to engage with the city council and local partners and find out more information about career pathways and health outcomes.

"It is important that no communities are left behind in our city and all have fair access to opportunities and information regarding their health."