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This final chapter attempts to draw out of the nine substantive chapters implications for policy and practice with respect to the Black African population. Firstly, we ask what kind of ethnicity data is needed for policy and practice, focusing on the limitations of current census categorisations. Quality issues concerning the reproducibility of the data, concealed heterogeneity under the hegemonic banner ‘Black African’, and concealment of the category in an aggregate ‘Black’ group all pose challenges in research and policy analysis. Legal and policy frameworks have not adequately addressed racism that has become embedded in British life and continues to be one of the major contributors to health and other social inequalities. The policy implications of racism and disadvantage in the labour market, housing market, health and healthcare, social care, and living in deprived neighbourhoods are explored. Secondly, the UK’s policy towards asylum seekers and the introduction of increasingly restrictive policies concerning migrants are assessed in the context of the increasing number of migrants from the Middle East and Africa making the journey across the Mediterranean and into Europe. Finally, the chapter addresses the diversity of preferences and needs associated with the Black African population that may be different from mainstream expectations and the need for respect for these differences.
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Home Office and The Rt Hon Damian Green. Reforms are vital next step towards sustainable migration. 15 March 2012.
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A tier 2 visa is initially granted for a period of 3 years. So long as the nurse is needed in their position, an extension can be applied for, which may be granted for a maximum of 3 years.
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This policy was subject to a judicial review decision which questioned the proportionality of the new rules. For the evidence, see: on the minimum income requirement contained in para e-ECP.3.1 of Appendix FM of the Immigrant Rules. The Queen vs Secretary of State for the Home Department. Claim No: CO/7031/2012. High Court of Justice. Expert Report of Peter J Aspinall. 3 December 2012.
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AHPN: African Health Policy Network. Ffena. See http://www.ahpn.org.uk/ffena.php
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Aspinall, P.J., Chinouya, M.J. (2016). Implications for Policy and Practice. In: The African Diaspora Population in Britain. Migration, Diasporas and Citizenship. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-45654-0_10
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