HealthTALK

Celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month

This month we pause, reflect and celebrate life while raising awareness for breast cancer, a condition that touches millions of women across the globe. Louise Hay often reminded us that our bodies are always speaking to us and that loving attention is the greatest gift we can give ourselves.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is not only about ribbons, campaigns, or statistics, it is a sacred reminder to listen deeply, to honour our health and to choose life by making check-ups a priority.

Breast cancer is now the most common cancer in the world. In the UK alone, around 55,000 women are diagnosed each year and in the U.S. over 280,000 cases are reported annually. Yet the truth is, when found early, survival rates increase dramatically. Screening and self-examination are not acts of fear, but acts of self-love. They whisper to the body “I am worth saving.…

Black Maternal Health in the UK

 The Data, The Disparities and The Unheard Truths

When it comes to health outcomes in the UK, some patterns are too persistent and too deadly to ignore. The recent report published by Five X More, alongside findings from Black health advocates and academic researchers, once again exposes the painful reality facing Black women during one of life’s most critical moments, childbirth.

The report offers a deep insight into the lived experiences of over 1,100 Black and mixed-race women in the UK, highlighting systemic failures in care, communication and inclusion.

Despite years of advocacy, inquiries and policy pledges, Black women remain up to four times more likely to die in childbirth compared to their white counterparts.

The Crisis in Black Maternity

Addressing Disparities and Paving the Way for Change in Healthcare

The numbers are stark and undeniable. In the UK, Black women continue to face a maternal mortality crisis that exposes the deep-rooted inequities in the healthcare system. But what do these statistics really tell us about the state of healthcare for Black women and how can we leverage the rise of AI and digital healthcare solutions to shift the narrative?

Key Statistics That Demand Our Attention