Health fair returns to support ethnic communities

The Peel Project helps families from ethnic minority backgrounds and the communities they live in

A charity hopes its annual fair will help those from ethnic backgrounds and living in deprived areas of Hull access health support.

The Peel Project's second Community Health Fair takes place later at Peel Street Park, off Spring Bank. Last year, 800 people attended.

Some of the organisations attending include the Samaritans, Hull and East Yorkshire Mind, City Health Care Partnership and Renew.

A charity spokesperson said: "For residents, it is an opportunity to meet a wide range of services and have a fun day taking part in the various activities with their neighbours and friends."

The fair is in partnership with Hull and East Yorkshire Mind and Hull City Council and provides a "central location" where members of the public can get health screenings and speak to healthcare professionals.

The charity said the event was founded to "reduce health inequalities within communities" and would increase "awareness and understanding".

"It will allow our wider community, particularly those identifying as BAME (black, Asian and minority ethnic), to meet and discuss a range of health needs with local providers," the spokesperson added.

Organisers hope people will also give feedback to healthcare organisations about barriers to accessing support and what they want to see from local services.

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