Adelphi Values

Let’s give a big welcome to our wonderful new colleagues who have recently joined our team at AV PCO US! We are so happy to work with such a talented group of individuals. 

Adelphi Values is committed to supporting inclusive research to promote the health and wellbeing of people across the globe. We show this by way of our inclusive research practices that center the patient voice. Celebrated annually on August 19th, World Humanitarian Day recognizes “volunteers, professionals and crisis-affected people who deliver urgent health care, shelter, food, protection, water and much more” [source: https://lnkd.in/djSW2Dd] and pays tribute to the 22 United Nations and relief agency staff who died in a bombing in Baghdad in 2003. The theme for 2024 is #ActForHumanity which “confront[s] the normalization of attacks on civilians, including humanitarians, and impunity under International Humanitarian Law (IHL).” While factors driving unprecedented levels of need grow increasingly complex, so too do the challenges humanitarian workers face. “As climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic intensify hunger, deepen poverty, and fan the flames of conflicts over scarce resources” [source: https://lnkd.in/eZfUJaaS], humanitarian workers persist to save lives and deliver “food, water, shelter, education, health, nutrition and protection”. [source: https://lnkd.in/dg3_xx6x]

Celebrated from the 18th of July to the 17th of August every year, South Asian Heritage Month was co-founded by Jasvir Singh CBE and Dr. Binita Kane in 2020 in the UK to honor and celebrate the influence and presence of South Asian cultures and communities. These dates represent important historical milestones in Indian Independence and the establishment of the India, Pakistan and Bangladesh borders, and to highlight to the importance of raising awareness of South Asian history and diversity of South Asian identities today. South Asia is made up of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, The Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Adelphi Values recognizes South Asian Heritage Month as an important opportunity to recognize South Asian heritage and cultures, and to bring South Asian voices and narratives to the forefront to share knowledge and stories with people from around the globe. We prioritize diversity and inclusion through our DEI-B initiatives and research studies that encompass a wide range of lived experiences, including race, ethnicity, age, sex, and sexual orientation, to benefit all communities (source https://lnkd.in/gdrbETsV). Source: About the Trust - South Asian Heritage Month (https://lnkd.in/ecRZrw9C) To learn more about South Asian Heritage Month: - South Asian Heritage Act, 2001 (Canada): https://lnkd.in/dtEPtz6F - The South Asian Heritage Month Trust: https://lnkd.in/gceckcAv

Members of our PROVE™ team have been enjoying lunch time walks in the surrounding areas of Bollington recently – one of the benefits of working where we do! #AdelphiValuesPROVE #WhiteNancy

Today, we celebrate the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, designated as a day to honor Indigenous cultures and recognize the unique needs of Indigenous groups. This includes the crucial need to address health disparities in Indigenous populations, such as higher disease rates and lower life expectancies. The theme of this year’s observance is “Protecting the rights of Indigenous Peoples in voluntary isolation and initial contact”. These specific groups of Indigenous peoples can face unique health risks, such as being exposed to novel diseases through external contact, adding to the long list of health impacts on Indigenous communities.   Please join us today in honoring the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, learning more about Indigenous issues, and standing up for Indigenous peoples’ rights. As an organization committed to fostering diversity, inclusivity, and equity in all aspects of our work and research, Adelphi Values is proud to spread awareness of this important day.   Sources and further reading: - Indian Health Service (10/2019). "Disparities." Retrieved 08/06/2024, from https://lnkd.in/dDtZZjf. - Ka’apu, K. and C. E. Burnette (2019). "A Culturally Informed Systematic Review of Mental Health Disparities Among Adult Indigenous Men and Women of the USA: What is known?" The British Journal of Social Work 49(4): 880-898. - Stanley, L. R., et al. (2020). "The Imperative for Research to Promote Health Equity in Indigenous Communities." Prev Sci 21(Suppl 1): 13-21. - UNESCO (2024). "International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples." Retrieved 08/06/2024, from https://lnkd.in/gCG7izyW. - United Nations (2024). "International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples." Retrieved 08/06/2024, from https://lnkd.in/ghR-5Zv. - Walker, J., et al. (2017). "Indigenous health data and the path to healing." The Lancet 390(10107): 2022-2023.   Image source: https://lnkd.in/gD4T-mB8 (accessed 08/08/2023)

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These past few months have seen the AV PCO US team welcome a large number of new hires onboard and we are so happy to have them join us! A big welcome to you all, we are so thankful to work with every single one of you. 

Happy Disability Pride Month!   Disability Pride Month originated in the United States to commemorate the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which was signed into law on July 26, 1990. The ADA’s passage followed a wave of activism from the disability rights movement, including the historic “Capitol Crawl” in which activists put aside their mobility aids and crawled up the steps of the US Capitol building to demonstrate the critical necessity of building accessibility. Disability Pride Month is now celebrated in various countries throughout the world, with celebrations aiming to reduce stigma, celebrate diversity, increase visibility, fight ableism, and foster community.   Each color in the disability pride flag carries a distinct meaning. The black background honors and mourns disabled individuals who have died from negligence, violence, or rebellion. The stripes represent different types of disabilities, including red for physical disabilities, gold for intellectual/cognitive disabilities and neurodivergence, white for invisible disabilities, blue for psychiatric disabilities, and green for sensory disabilities.   Whether it’s through our inclusive recruitment practices, expanded demographic information options, or our internal Neurodiversity initiative – Adelphi Values is committed to fostering an inclusive environment both within our team and in all aspects of our research. Join us this July in celebrating Disability Pride Month!   Sources and further reading: -https://lnkd.in/eJz8KxYR -https://lnkd.in/eTaZfBPG -https://lnkd.in/eRt4F8SA -https://lnkd.in/e5PAziWR -https://lnkd.in/dq4JmeM -https://lnkd.in/dnmvUhV -https://lnkd.in/emzMvW4a -https://lnkd.in/estt4_4N

In Adelphi Values Patient-Centered Outcomes, we are incredibly proud to recognize a number of recent UK team anniversaries. Please join us in celebrating these fantastic personal achievements. Scroll along to read more about each team member! ----> _______________ 🏆Over 20 years - Rob Arbuckle, Nicola Moss 🏆Over 10 years - Laura Grant 🏆Over 5 years - Rachael Lawrance, Mike Greenwood, Brad Mason, Anya Francis, Louise O'Hara, Jacqui Rawles

Congratulations Madeline, Madi, Nina, and Marisa!