Confronting Disparity: Women’s Health & Race

Sunday 14 September 2025

Join Us for a Crucial Conversation on Women’s Health and Race
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Trust Foundation and Shhh… Menopause Wellness warmly invite you to an exciting and essential conference focusing on women’s health and race. This full-day event brings together experts to address critical issues and promote equitable healthcare for all.

Event Details
Date: Monday, 15th September Time: 09:00 to 16:00 Location: Meadow Suite, Park House, University of Reading, RG6 6UA

What to Expect
We are honored to host Dr. Annabel Sowemimo, a distinguished doctor, academic, and activist, as our keynote speaker. Dr. Sowemimo, author of Divided: Racism, Medicine and Why We Need to Decolonise Healthcare, will share her insights on addressing health inequalities and racial disparities.

The conference will feature a diverse lineup of influential speakers and topics, including:

“The Invisible Injury: How the New NHS Skin Tone Tool is Addressing Bias in Bruising Assessment” with Jane Harry, Team Lead – Tissue Viability at Berkshire Healthcare.

A vital Panel Discussion on Misogynoir in health featuring:

Natasha Allen (Birthwise)

Professor Adetoro Adegoke (Professor in Health Inequalities)

Yvonne Mhlanga (Registered Mental Health Nurse, Commissioning Leader)

Marva Williams (Founder of Shhh… Menopause Wellness and Menopause Coach and Counsellor)

The day will also include a Q&A session, providing an opportunity to engage directly with our speakers. Refreshments and lunch will be provided.

Why Attend?
This conference is a unique opportunity for healthcare professionals, community leaders, and anyone interested in women’s health to learn, connect, and contribute to a more inclusive healthcare system. We look forward to seeing you there for a day of powerful discussions and actionable insights.

Register now to secure your place:
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Type of event
Conference
Event theme
Health
Event date
14 September 2025
Start time
9:30 am
End time
4 pm
Address line 1
The Meadow Suite Park House
Line 2
University of Reading
Line 3
Whiteknights Road
Town
Reading
County
Berkshire
Postcode
RG6 6UA
Wheelchair accessible?
Yes

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