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Episode 27 - Breaking Down Barriers: Health Equity in Communities with Rakesh Kumar

Episode 27 - Breaking Down Barriers: Health Equity in Communities with Rakesh Kumar

Update: 2025-01-22
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This episode of Let's Talk Preventative Healthcare features Rakesh Kumar MBE, a clinical specialist physiotherapist and lecturer at Bangor University. Rakesh shares his inspiring journey, highlighting the significant health disparities faced by minority communities, particularly within the South Asian diaspora. He discusses the cultural barriers to preventative healthcare, the success of his Community Swimming Learning Project, and strategies for promoting healthier lifestyles and behaviour change. 

Learn how cultural understanding and community engagement are vital for addressing health inequities in Wales and beyond.

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Episode 27 - Breaking Down Barriers: Health Equity in Communities with Rakesh Kumar

Episode 27 - Breaking Down Barriers: Health Equity in Communities with Rakesh Kumar