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Hospital mural to highlight maternity care inequality

A GIANT mural of a black mother and daughter is being painted onto a hospital wall as part of a health board’s commitment to raising awareness of health inequalities.

The mural, which has been designed by Artisan Artworks, is being painted at the entrance to the maternity unit at Glasgow Royal Infirmary (GRI).

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde announced the commissioning of the mural as Black History Month 2022 draws to a close.

The artwork aims to highlight the challenges facing black mothers and babies following research which found that racial disparities exist in maternal healthcare across Britain.

Jamie Redfern, director for women and children’s services at NHSGGC, said: “As one of the largest maternity units in the country serving a diverse community, we recognise that more work needs to be done to help improve equity of care to black women and babies, not just in our city, but right across the country.”

The design will add to the trail of murals in Glasgow and has been arranged in partnership with Rachel Dallas, the campaigner behind other murals celebrating the Black Lives Matter movement.

She said: “This mural is a tribute to the women behind the statistics on racial disparities in maternal health.

“As a mixed black woman living in Glasgow, I hope it reminds all who enter the hospital (staff, patients, and visitors) of the right to equality of both health care and health outcomes, as well as providing a beautiful representation of the strength and resilience of motherhood.”

Frank Carty, of Artisan Artworks, said: “I am honoured to be painting this mural which it is hoped will highlight inequality in maternal care for black mothers.”

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