Dr. Hammond is a GP, NHS Clinical Entrepreneur, UN Women UK delegate, NHS Core20 Ambassador, Charity Trustee, BMA EDI Advisory Group Member and a passionate advocate for health equity, with a special focus on mental health and women's well-being. Additionally, she actively advocates for policy changes to enhance representation in the medical field, particularly for black professionals, and has worked tirelessly to raise awareness and support the health of the Afro-Caribbean community and reduce the gap in health inequalities experienced by this community. Her advocacy efforts and strategic input are instrumental in driving systemic changes for the promotion of inclusive healthcare environments and access to equitable healthcare for all. She will be giving a talk about her medical career to date.
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27th Mar 2024
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Join the inspiring Dr. Hammond, a dedicated GP and advocate for health equity, for a compelling session on her career journey and groundbreaking work in mental health and women's well-being. Discover her ongoing efforts to heighten representation in the medical field, particularly for black professionals, and her ongoing work to reduce health disparities within the Afro-Caribbean community. Her commitment to creating inclusive healthcare environments and delivering equitable healthcare for all is an unmissable learning opportunity for all medical professionals.
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- To gain insights into Dr. Hammond's career journey and her work in mental health and women's well-being in the medical field.
- To understand the strategies Dr. Hammond has used to promote policy changes to enhance representation in the medical field, particularly for black professionals.
- To examine the issues surrounding health equity and the barriers faced by the Afro-Caribbean community in accessing healthcare.
- To explore the role of advocacy in reducing health disparities and instigating systemic change in the healthcare system.
- To learn how healthcare professionals can contribute to creating more inclusive healthcare environments and promoting equitable healthcare access for all.
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