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Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Health study appeals for ethnic minority volunteers
Researchers are looking for British Bangladeshi and British Pakistani people for a study into the link between genes and health. It aims to understand and tackle the higher rates of heart disease, diabetes and cancer. The study, supported by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), is looking for participants in Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire. Dr Nadeem Ahmed, study principal investigator at Melrose Surgery in Reading, said it was "a great opportunity" for residents "to help make a difference to health outcomes of their future generations". British Bangladeshi and British Pakistani people aged 16 and over are asked to provide a small saliva sample at participating GP practices and hospitals, complete a short questionnaire about their health and agree for Genes & Health to securely link to their NHS health data. They can also sign up online and be sent a saliva kit to complete at home. Volunteers will be asked to give their consent to be contacted again and some may be invited to take part in further studies based on information from their samples and NHS data. The study will contribute to analysing genetic differences and towards the development of new drug treatments that are safe and effective. It has already made important discoveries, including the identification of genetic factors specific to South Asian people that leads to earlier type 2 diabetes onset. Participants can withdraw at any time and samples and information are kept separate from personal details. Researchers said the study was working with people from Bangladeshi and Pakistani communities as "they are significantly underrepresented in genetic research, meaning that they may not benefit from research discoveries and new treatment". Dr Ahmed said she would request everyone from the two ethnic groups to participate, "just like some 65,000 people, who have already participated in the other parts of the country". The study is supported by the government-funded Medical Research Council and medial charity Wellcome Trust. Selected sites are open in towns and cities including Oxford, Reading and Aylesbury. The study aims to recruit 100,000 people living in England by the end of 2028. You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X, or Instagram. Similar stories Why are ethnic minority groups falling behind on vaccines? No wi-fi is 'health barrier' for ethnic minorities Black communities asked to join health research Related Links Genes & Health National Institute for Health and Care Research
BBC News
22-07-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Health study seeks British Bangladeshi and Pakistani volunteers
Researchers are looking for British Bangladeshi and British Pakistani people for a study into the link between genes and aims to understand and tackle the higher rates of heart disease, diabetes and study, supported by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), is looking for participants in Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Nadeem Ahmed, study principal investigator at Melrose Surgery in Reading, said it was "a great opportunity" for residents "to help make a difference to health outcomes of their future generations". British Bangladeshi and British Pakistani people aged 16 and over are asked to provide a small saliva sample at participating GP practices and hospitals, complete a short questionnaire about their health and agree for Genes & Health to securely link to their NHS health can also sign up online and be sent a saliva kit to complete at will be asked to give their consent to be contacted again and some may be invited to take part in further studies based on information from their samples and NHS data. The study will contribute to analysing genetic differences and towards the development of new drug treatments that are safe and has already made important discoveries, including the identification of genetic factors specific to South Asian people that leads to earlier type 2 diabetes can withdraw at any time and samples and information are kept separate from personal said the study was working with people from Bangladeshi and Pakistani communities as "they are significantly underrepresented in genetic research, meaning that they may not benefit from research discoveries and new treatment".Dr Ahmed said she would request everyone from the two ethnic groups to participate, "just like some 65,000 people, who have already participated in the other parts of the country".The study is supported by the government-funded Medical Research Council and medial charity Wellcome sites are open in towns and cities including Oxford, Reading and study aims to recruit 100,000 people living in England by the end of 2028. You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X, or Instagram.
South Wales Argus
09-06-2025
- Health
- South Wales Argus
Welsh Government campaign launched to support young carers
Launched during Carers Week by the Welsh Government, the social media campaign aims to help young people recognise their caring roles and connect them to available support services. It highlights the experiences of young carers like Tamanna, who support family members with disabilities or long-term health needs. Tamanna said: "I am a 23-year-old British Bangladeshi. "Alongside my siblings I am an unpaid carer for my mum who has a range of medical conditions. "As I live with her, I am her primary carer. "I don't think about this as care as it's my mum and I love her dearly and want the best for her. "However, it can become difficult when I am unable to take time off from work. "It's a struggle but we manage by working together as a family. "Eid celebrations are always at my mum's house where everyone comes together to enjoy the much-needed family time." She highlighted that this time gives her 'a form of respite' as there are others there in the house. "This is what Eid truly means for us. "It is a time of remembering and being there for one another." The Welsh Government estimates that around 30,000 young carers live in Wales, many of whom remain unidentified and unsupported. Dawn Bowden, minister for children and social care, said: "As we mark Carers Week, hearing voices like Tamanna's reminds us that caring responsibilities don't pause for holidays. "This campaign helps young people recognise when they're caring and connects them with vital support. "We want to ensure young carers don't miss educational opportunities or struggle with their wellbeing. "By seeing themselves in these stories, I hope more young people will reach out for the support they deserve."
