Making it Easy: Health Literacy Outcomes to improve social care Wednesday 26th Oct. Grassmarket Centre MECOPP (Minority Ethnic Carer of People Project) was established over 20 years ago and is Scotland’s only dedicated Minority Ethnic carer’s organisation. It is based in Leith, Edinburgh. Description of project/service/tool Description What will be discussed in the session We provide a wide range of services from our carers centre in Edinburgh, which include: multi-lingual advice and information; advocacy and casework support; education, training and learning opportunities; individual and group support; recreational, social and therapeutic services and practical support in the home through our domiciliary care at home service. We also deliver specific projects supporting Gypsy/Traveller carers. We provide complimentary services to our statutory partners through policy, service and workforce development. www.mecopp.org.uk BME statistics – population, health status and language a literacy Benefits and Barriers of SDS for BME Communities Why effective communication and accessible information is important How to produce accessible information Outcome of session: For participants to have improved understanding of barriers to accessing information and what it is like to receive information that is not accessible. Increased knowledge of available resources for BME communities. Key points of interest Further information Toolkit: http://www.mecopp.org.uk/files/documents/self%20directed%20support/mecopp_sds_toolkit_interactive.pdf DVD: http://www.mecopp.org.uk/resources-sds_videos.php?section_id=343 Translation Guide: http://www.mecopp.org.uk/files/documents/self%20directed%20support/MECOPP_Translation_guide%20updated%20July%202014.pdf Name: Michelle Coup Role: Brokerage Development Officer Organisation: MECOPP Contact Details: michelle.c@mecopp.org.uk or 0131 467 2994 -Insert Photo- 1