Discrimination and Health Inequalities 2026 Introduction and consent People from ethnic minority groups report poorer experiences with healthcare services (1), and experience worse health outcomes compared to those who are White British (2). This research aims to understand the similarities and differences in experiences of health and social care across different ethnic communities.We form part of a family of projects which work together to drive positive change for everyone. To do that we need your permission to share your information within Engaging Kent CIC, trading as EK360. Are you happy for us to: Record your story and share anonymously with health and social care organisations that provide services and decision makers so they can hear your voice.Share your information within EK360 I agree questions Before we continue, please can you confirm you are: a Medway resident questions2 1. What is your ethnicity? - Select -Asian/Asian British - Asian BritishAsian/Asian British - BangladeshiAsian/Asian British - IndianAsian/Asian British - NepaleseAsian/Asian British - PakistaniAsian/Asian British - any other backgroundBlack/Black British/African/Caribbean - Black BritishBlack/Black British/African/Caribbean - AfricanBlack/Black British/African/Caribbean - CaribbeanBlack/Black British/African/Caribbean - any other backgroundMixed/multiple ethnic group - White & AsianMixed/multiple ethnic group - White & Black AfricanMixed/multiple ethnic group - White & Black CaribbeanMixed/multiple ethnic group - any other backgroundWhite/White British - White BritishWhite/White British - Gypsy or Irish TravellerWhite/White British - IrishWhite/White British - RomaWhite/White British - any other backgroundOther ethnic group - ArabOther ethnic group - any other backgroundPrefer not to say Ethnicity other 2. Do you feel that health and social care staff treat all people with equity (fair treatment for all)? Health care may include: GPs, hospitals, mental health services. Social care may include: day centres, care/nursing homes, home care and support Yes No If no, is your view based on: If no, is your view based on: Your own experience of health and social care Your own experience of unfair treatment in other services Which other services? Education Workplace Criminal justice system Housing Shops/hospitality Community spaces Other (please specify) Enter other… _______________________________________________ The experience of my friend/family member Would you be interested in taking part in an in-depth interview to explore more around your experiences of health and social care services? Yes No Contact details Name First Last Email Phone number