BMH UK relaunches online Journal: The Solution magazine

The organisation, Black Mental Health (BMH) UK has relaunched its online magazine entitled “The Solution”. To help with the relaunch, Home Office Minister for Crime and Security, James Brokenshire MPs has written an encouraging forward and an endorsement of BMH UK's activities, particularly those around the impact of the DNA database on mental health services users and black Britain.

The Solution Magazine marks the victories that have been achieved in the Protection of Freedoms Bill, in ending the criminalisation of the innocent through police retention of their DNA.

Packed full of exclusives, this May/June edition includes a feature from expert in the field of genetics, Dr Helen Wallace on what the changes in the law will mean for the future.

The new chair of the DNA Strategy Board, Amanda Cooper, gives an insight into how changes in the management of the DNA database will be rolled out. A feature on the new Forensic Genetics Policy Initiative gives an international perspective on DNA databases around the world.

An exclusive interview with consultant psychiatrist Dr Dele Olajide, shines a light on how professionals and services users from the community, can transform mental health services from within.

Also the Care Quality Commission signposts those in the system who need help, to the support that they offer. Our new campaigns page gives the low down on the latest health, human rights and social justice issues.

Exciting new food writer, Chris De La Rosa shares his passion of spreading the culinary traditions of the Caribbean with recipes guaranteed to tantalise your taste buds. Our ‘Voice of the voiceless’ section showcases the work of inspirational poets Angella Corinna and Jeremy Grant on the journey to recovery.

A must read for anyone in the sector, BMH UK’s The Solution magazine gives you the low down on what matter most to Briton’s black communities.

We wish Matida MacAttram the greatest success with this month’s online edition and all the invaluable work that she does.

Simon Woolley