Black Beetle Health Resources
A two-day conference exploring our Health, Equity and Advocacy Training (H.E.A.T.) programme, which is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools to support LGBTQ+ BPoC in healthcare.
The Health Equity and Advocacy Programme (H.E.A.T.)
In 2021, we launched our original 10-module LGBTQ+ BPoC Health Equity and Advocacy Training (H.E.A.T.) programme, piloting our training programme in the autumn.
The Health Equity and Advocacy Programme (H.E.A.T.) is now a 7-module cultural safety development course for designed to support practitioners engaging with LGBTQ+ Black and People of Colour across Health, Wellbeing and Equality in the UK.
This programme was developed to help facilitate an improved understanding of the key factors contributing to longstanding health disparities for LGBTQ+ Black and People of Colour in the UK.
LGBTQ+ BPoC Health Equity and Advocacy Conference
Our Manchester-based conference is built around our existing LGBTQ+ BPoC Health Equity and Advocacy Training (H.E.A.T.) programme .
Modules 1-3 of the course will be presented on Day 1 and Modules 4-7 would be the key presentations on Day 2.
This course has helped to redefine common misunderstandings of health and help-seeking practices within communities of colour by actively counteracting negative visibility of LGBTQ+ Black and People of Colour and shedding light on key health disparities.
Dates: Thursday 16 and Friday 17 November
Time: 9:30am-4pm (both days)
Tickets: Free
Who is the conference for?
This conference is aimed at anyone working with LGBTQ+ Black and People of Colour across health, wellbeing, and equality.
We will bring together people from clinical services, community health, the voluntary sector partners, social prescribing, local care organisation, and health equalities leads.
If you're unsure whether this conference is for you, get in touch at admin@blackbeetlehealth.co.uk.
What will you learn at the conference?
You'll develop intersectional cultural awareness as part of a transformative learning experience, which will provide you with the skills to better navigate LGBTQ+ Black and People of Colour community spaces.
By exploring key health advocacy skills, you'll gain confidence to challenge inequality and discrimination more effectively and improve their understanding of the importance of health research on health outcomes for LGBTQ+ BPoC.
Through attendance you'll also:
- Strengthen yourself to identify healthcare needs for LGBTQ+ BPoC
- Utilise innovative health and wellbeing strategies within both research and your practice
- 12 CPD hours, evidenced through a certificate of attendance
Note: You'll be provided with a printed workbook pack when registering on the first day. Each module will be a facilitated session with interactive breakout conversation and activities.
Booking a stall
We will have an EXPO during the conference where attendees will be able to browse stalls from health, wellbeing and equity focused organisations and groups.
Orgs can book a space for the following rates:
- £50 for companies (this cost is across both days)
- £30 for non-profit/grassroots organisation (this cost is across both days)
Accessibility
All conference space is wheelchair accessible. The venue has no step-access and accessible bathrooms. The location also has an audio loop system with all their meeting rooms offering clean air ventilation.
If you need more accessibility info or have any requirements on the day, email us at
admin@blackbeetlehealth.co.uk.
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