Working with Diverse Communities
The team at West Yorkshire Liver Care ODN, believe that equitable healthcare begins with meaningful engagement. Our commitment to diverse communities is woven into every aspect of our work from how we deliver liver health checks to how we listen, learn, and adapt.
Inclusive Outreach
We actively partner with community organisations, faith groups, and cultural leaders to co-design liver health initiatives that reflect the lived experiences of the people we serve. Whether it’s a pop-up clinic in a place of worship or a health check at a local festival, we meet communities where they are physically, culturally, and emotionally.
Our Diverse Communities Peer – Ngozi Allotey
Bringing experience to the heart of care
Ngozi brings a wealth of insight shaped by her own experience and her deep connection with diverse communities. Her perspective will help us continue to build trust, reduce stigma, and ensure that people feel understood and supported throughout their hepatitis or liver health journey.
What Ngozi will bring to the programme
- Offer one-to-one support to people newly diagnosed or navigating treatment
- Strengthen engagement with communities who may be under-represented in healthcare
- Work alongside clinical teams to ensure patient voices influence service design
- Support outreach, awareness, and education activities across the ODN Strengthening our commitment to equity
Strengthening our commitment to equity
Ngozi’s appointment marks an important step in our ongoing work to reduce inequalities in liver care. By expanding our peer team, we are ensuring that support is informed by diverse perspectives and lived experience not just clinical pathways.
A message from Ngozi
“I joined The Hepatitis C Trust to help ensure that people from diverse communities feel seen, heard, and supported. I hope to bring lived experience, understanding, and empowerment into spaces where trust and connection can make a real difference. I hope to amplify voices from diverse communities and support people to access care, confidence, and recovery.”
Get in touch
If you are interested in holding your own community event, please send an email to [email protected] and the team will be in touch with you.