31 May 2018

Quality Standard: Promoting health and preventing premature mortality in black, Asian and other minority ethnic groups

Promoting health and preventing premature mortality in black, Asian and other minority ethnic groups, Quality standard [QS167]
NICE May 2018
  • This quality standard covers promoting health and preventing premature mortality among black, Asian and other minority ethnic groups. It is relevant to all age groups and all settings.
  • Statement 1 People from black, Asian and other minority ethnic groups have their views represented in setting priorities and designing local health and wellbeing programmes.
  • Statement 2 People from black, Asian and other minority ethnic groups are represented in peer and lay roles within local health and wellbeing programmes.
  • Statement 3 People from black, Asian and other minority ethnic groups at high risk of type 2 diabetes are referred to an intensive lifestyle change programme.
  • Statement 4 People from black, Asian and other minority ethnic groups referred to a cardiac rehabilitation programme are given a choice of times and settings for the sessions and are followed up if they do not attend.
  • Statement 5 People from black, Asian and other minority ethnic groups can access mental health services in a variety of community-based settings.
  • Statement 6 People from black, Asian and other minority ethnic groups with a serious mental illness have a physical health assessment at least annually.