During this Covid-19 pandemic, we are all bombarded with so much news, how do we know what is fact or fiction? It is important that we listen to the facts, so we can make informed choices for ourselves and our loved ones. One area of concern has been about the Covid-19 vaccine, which is nowRead more
The Breaking Down Barriers project is going from strength to strength, now working with over 40 organisations across the UK. We would now like to offer our services to more organisations and individuals, who would like to make a difference and improve the engagement of families from diverse communities. If you are interested, please click HERE toRead more
The small charities coalition have arranged a LGBT session about how our language makes a difference. Tuesday 2nd February 2021 from 15:00 – 16:00 This short session will explore some of the more common terms used in relation to discussions with and about LGBT communities. Speaker: Yassine Senghor Yassine Senghor from Impact Culture. Yassine isRead more
Rare disease and the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic At the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic of early 2020, a group of concerned advocates came together to take Action for Rare Disease Empowerment (ARDEnt). The ARDEnt group’s aim was to shed light on the unseen impact of the pandemic on people living withRead more
We are excited to announce the next stage of our project called ‘Let’s Talk Diversity.’ The films have been launched!! Check them out on our campaign page At Breaking Down Barriers (BDB) we are always looking for new ways to develop our knowledge and understanding and explore different perspectives regarding diversity and engagement. Our next stepRead more
BDB were delighted to work in collaboration with Findacure to support them to deliver their workshop. Representing your Community: engaging with ethnic minority communities which took place over three days for rare disease patient organisations. Check our events page to find out more Read more
Breaking Down Barriers Virtual Conference Championing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 30th June 2021 Click HERE to download the recording and see the slides from the day Come together with like minded professionals who have a passion to ensure no one is left behind. Hear from organisations who are leading the way in engaging with our diverse and multi-culturalRead more
Would you exclude me? This creative and reflective animation takes you on a journey of why the project Breaking Down Barriers (BDB) exists and why this collaborative work is vitally important. Addressing health inequalities is at the centre of what BDB do: finding ways that health services can be shaped to become inclusive and accessible,Read more
Read the latest edition of the Rare Revolution magazine, as contributors share what diversity, equity and inclusion means for them within the context of rare disease. Striving for a community that is both RARE and EQUITABLE. Change doesn’t happen overnight or with one grand gesture, it happens one action and step at a time.Featuring: TheRead more
