Race Council Cymru (RCC)

COVID-19 Updates

All Race Council Cymru team are currently working from home but are contactable via our main number, [email protected] or the form on our contact page.

COVID-19 updates will continue to be posted as they become available – please check the website and Twitter @rcccymru

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WHO WE ARE

Race Council Cymru works to promote race equality, art, heritage and cultural activities for black and minority ethnic communities across Wales.

Race Council Cymru (RCC) was established in 2010 as an overarching umbrella body with the mission to bring together key organisations within Wales to cooperate on promoting integration, championing justice and race equality in institutions and society.

RCC engages with BAME grassroots communities and works directly with the local authority, governing bodies and businesses to promote awareness of race inequality. We work to establish and facilitate channels of communication with minority ethnic and grassroots communities throughout Wales in conjunction with and on behalf of Primary Stakeholders, Welsh Government, Local Authorities and other such private and public bodies.

Race Council Cymru (RCC).

Statements on COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

In these difficult and unprecedented times, Race Council Cymru recognises the serious impact on all of our communities arising from Covid-19 and we are doing as much as we can to support and signpost our communities to the latest official up to date information and guidance in as many languages as possible.

All RCC staff continue to work from their own homes now that our office building has had to shut to the public and we will be uploading information about ongoing projects, opportunities and support services as we receive them.

We’ll continue to share them via our website and social media accounts.

Latest Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update from First Minister Mark Drakeford

Latest updates from the First Minister to the public on what is being done to tackle the virus

Health advice Covid19 - where to find the latest information

Strict measures are still in place in Wales to continue to reduce the spread of Coronavirus

Stay at home. Follow the advice for coronavirus (COVID-19)

only go outside for food, health reasons or work (but only if is not reasonably practicable to work from home) and stay 2 metres (6ft) away from other people; wash your hands as soon as you get home

COVID-19 and BAME Communities

Evidence shows COVID-19 infection is having a disproportionate impact on people with Black, Asian, minority or ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

Many of the health or social care workers who have sadly died from COVID-19 were from BAME backgrounds

COVID-19: Health and safety concerns at work

Are you worried about not being able to stay safe from coronavirus at your workplace? Please tell us about your health & safety concerns using our whistle blowing form.

Health advice Covid19 - where to find the latest information

We have strengthened our health advice to people about coronavirus as the latest evidence shows cases are increasing.

Health advice Covid19 – translated information

NHS posters with Coronavirus advice in different languages.

Latest Information from Public Health Wales

Public Health Wales provides a daily update about the number of cases of coronavirus in Wales.

Victim Support during COVID-19

if you need advice as a Victim of physical or digital Hate Crime during these difficult times, contact Victim Support for help.

Free, open access to COVID-19 e-learning programme

Free, open access to COVID-19 e-learning programme for entire UK health and care workforce

Testing for Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Public Health Wales on Testing for Coronavirus – anybody (over age of 5) who is symptomatic may now order a home-testing kit by phoning 119.

Latest Information from Public Health Wales

Public Health Wales provides a daily update about the number of cases of coronavirus in Wales.

COVID-19: support for businesses

The Chancellor temporary measures to support public services, people and businesses through this period of disruption caused by COVID-19.

Covid19: Support for Employees

Current government advice is for everyone to stay at home, except in specific situations.

Covid19: Support for Self Employed

The Government has announced a new Self-Employed Income Support Scheme to support those who work for themselves.

Arts Council of Wales: Responding to Covid-19

latest update, including information for those working as artists, freelancers and in publicly funded cultural organisations.

Working together to promote race equality, integration and justice in Wales

Race Council Cymru facilitates and manages events, projects and activities to support its strategic mission. The charity works with diverse ethnic minority groups and individuals across Wales to deliver the projects listed below. So far RCC’s work encompasses many successes including Black History Month, Windrush, Crossing Borders and much more.

Youth Projects

RCC supports BAME youth and has a representative in the Welsh Youth Parliament. The charity also, manages various projects such as Crossing Borders: Music and Heritage and National BAME Youth Forum.

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