At Cambridge Central Mosque, the King recognised mosques serve communities far beyond their congregations. Protection has to be built on trust, not just physical security. Professor Tahir Abbas makes the case in our new Equi Comments piece. Read here: vist.ly/5d8pq

Missed appointments cost the NHS millions. Trusts in areas with higher Muslim populations see DNA rates nearly double the average, driven by deprivation, language barriers and a lack of faith-sensitive care. Faith literacy means better outcomes: vist.ly/5d4rp #NHS #FaithLiteracy

What if the hospital came to you? Six doctors took health talks into Peterborough mosques, covering cancer screening, CPR and more. Bowel cancer screening uptake at one GP practice rose from 35% to 80%. Trusted spaces build trusted health messages. More examples: vist.ly/5ctyk

98% of Muslim healthcare professionals say faith matters in their role, but 59% don't think the NHS supports it enough. Get this wrong and it costs. Losing Muslim doctors who've faced discrimination in a single year could cost £3.4 billion to replace. Read the full report: vist.ly/5cjh5

Missed GP appointments cost the NHS an estimated £570 million last year. Equi’s new report explores how faith-literate care could help improve attendance, trust and patient outcomes. Read more: vist.ly/5cbmi #Equi #NHS #FaithInTheNHS

“This report shows how faith literacy can help the NHS deliver better health, greater trust and lower costs.” Dr Emma Runswick, Deputy Chair of the BMA Council. Read the report: vist.ly/5c35d #Equi #NHS #FaithInTheNHS

Muslim doctors contribute an estimated £1.5 billion in income tax each year. Yet 73% report experiencing discrimination at work. Equi’s new report explores why faith-literate workplaces are essential for retaining NHS staff and improving patient care. Read more: vist.ly/5bsng

Faith shapes trust, dignity and recovery, yet it’s often overlooked in healthcare. Equi’s new report, Faith in the NHS, makes the case for faith-literate care, drawing on interviews and research conducted in partnership with the British Islamic Medical Association. vist.ly/5bin3

100% of Muslim healthcare professionals say understanding a patient’s faith improves health outcomes. Just 7% believe the NHS consistently delivers this. Our new report explores the gap, why it matters, and what can be done to improve trust, outcomes and costs. Read more: vist.ly/5ba3s

86% of British Muslims want an Islamic banking provider, yet only half currently hold an Islamic bank account. Demand is there but products are not keeping pace. Our latest report makes the case for change. vist.ly/59xew #equi #islamicfinance #ethicalfinance #ukbanking

24% of working Muslims in the UK do not have a pension because many workplace schemes do not offer a suitable Shariah-compliant option. Our new report explains how this can be fixed: vist.ly/59nvj #equi #islamicfinance #pensions #financialinclusion

Read our new report, Growth with Purpose: The Untapped Potential of Islamic Finance. With the right policy support, Islamic finance could add £2.5bn a year to the UK economy, exceeding the expected gains from the Australia free trade deal. Read the full report: vist.ly/59g23

78% of young Muslims say faith gives them strength in difficult times. For many, it's not a barrier to recovery -- it's the most consistent protective factor in their lives. Time the NHS built that in. 📖 equi.org.uk/beyond-the-clinic/ #faithandmentalhealth #muslimyouth #mentalhealth #equi

From one group in Bedford in 2011 to 50+ branches supporting 5,000 women across the UK. No waiting lists, no referral thresholds, no stigma. Rosebuds Sisters is community-led mental health support in action. 🌹 ➡️ rosebudssisters.org #rosebudssisters #muslimwomen #communitymentalhealth #equi

Up to 72% of young people say loneliness directly impacts their mental health. Faith communities offer something the NHS can't easily replicate: built-in belonging -- and it costs almost nothing. 📖 equi.org.uk/beyond-the-clinic/

1 in 5 young people in England had a probable mental health disorder in 2023. CAMHS referrals tripled -- yet almost half were turned away last year. Faith communities are filling the gap. 📖 equi.org.uk/beyond-the-clinic/

Equi launched Beyond the Clinic: Faith and Young People's Mental Health at the Palace of Westminster this week, bringing together policymakers, academics and community voices to explore how faith-literate care can improve mental health outcomes for young people. 📖 equi.org.uk/beyond-the-clinic/

Four out of five young Muslims report overwhelmingly negative experiences in CAMHS. That's not a rounding error. That's a systemic failure. Nearly half of all UK Muslims are under 24, and one in ten school-age children in England is Muslim. The scale of who is being let down here is significant.

Eid Mubarak to all those celebrating Eid al-Adha today. 🌙 Wishing you and your families a blessed day filled with togetherness, and joy. #EidAlAdha #EidMubarak #Eid2026

Our Beyond the Clinic: Faith and Young People’s Mental Health report shines a light on under-recognised organisations making a real difference to our communities. One of our case studies, the Muslim Youth Helpline, has been a lifeline for those who need it most for over two decades -

A more just and fair world starts with understanding, inclusion, and opportunity. At Equi, we work to strengthen the social, cultural, and economic fabric of the UK, ensuring every community is recognised, valued, and able to thrive. #socialimpact #community #inclusion #equity #publicpolicy #equi

Only 2.6% of Muslims referred to NHS Talking Therapies in England complete their course of treatment. That reflects a gap in trust, understanding, and culturally aware support. Read our report, Beyond the Clinic: Faith and Young People’s Mental Health ➡️ equi.org.uk/beyond-the-c... #mentalhealth

Over 40% of young people say they would have sought professional mental health support earlier if their faith background had been understood. Bridging this gap starts with recognising the role faith plays in how young people experience and seek support. #mentalhealth #faithliteracy #youngpeople

When young people feel they have to leave part of themselves at the door to access support, something isn’t working. Faith and culture should never be seen as barriers to wellbeing, they are often part of the solution. It’s time to rethink how support systems engage with identity, trust and lived

In 2025, 33% of those accessing GP mental health support felt their needs were not met. In contrast, 77% of those turning to voluntary and third sector services said their support did meet their needs. Stronger collaboration between healthcare providers and community-led organisations could

Demand for young people’s mental health support is rising sharply, but access is not keeping pace. Referrals to CAMHS have tripled since 2016, yet nearly half are turned away, leaving many young people facing delays, repeated referrals and long periods without support. With over 340,000 still on

In an increasingly polarised climate, the impact of rising anti-Muslim hostility and racism on young people’s mental health cannot be ignored. With a 38% increase in calls to support services, directly linked to Islamophobia, it’s clear that these experiences are not isolated, they are shaping how

Mental health support needs to reflect young people’s full identity. New research shows 67% of young people believe acknowledging faith can improve wellbeing support, with many calling for more faith-aware services. Read the full report ➡️ equi.org.uk/beyond-the-c... #equi #mentalhealth

4 in 5 young people are already turning to spiritual or reflective practices to cope with stress. Faith is not a barrier to care. It is part of the solution for more people-centred and cost-effective care. Our recent report explores how faith-literate approaches can strengthen support for young

Mental ill-health cost England £300bn in 2022, including £19bn for young people alone. Faith-based organisations are already playing a vital role, reaching over 224,000 people and contributing to an estimated £95m in NHS savings. There is an opportunity to do more, together.