The Online Gallery
Welcome to Through the Lens: Diversity and Trust in Healthcare, an online photography gallery showcasing the perspectives of young Londoners from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds.
Armed with disposable cameras, participants captured the people, places and experiences that shape their perceptions of trust in healthcare.
Through their photographs and personal stories, the exhibition invites us to see healthcare through different perspectives, spark conversations and explore what it takes to build trust.
The Exhibition
The Through the Lens exhibition took place from 7–10 June 2024 at The Handbag Factory in South London, bringing together participants, CVR Community members and the wider public to celebrate the photography and stories behind the project.
Opening night was an opportunity to recognise the creativity of everyone involved, with over £3,000 in prizes awarded to winning entries selected by a panel of artists and community leaders.
The evening also featured performances from artist Che Lingo and award-winning poet Theresa Lola, alongside good food, great conversations and a celebration of the people who brought the exhibition to life.
The Gallery
Dive in and discover how trust in health is portrayed through the eyes of our talented contributors.
Explore by Theme
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My heart is full By Bhav Ghedia
Support and Togetherness in the Goth Community By Isaac Li
Our Health, Our Voices - A Collective Vision for trust in healthcare By Jennifer McGowan
Timeless Blossoms: Embracing Connection and Nature By Livia Hartmann
Empowering Muslim Women Through the Health Garden Clinic By Lotifa Begum
Service, Struggle, and Support: A Community’s Journey By Noor Hamid
Healthcare in motion By Rio Bell
Welfare of The People is The Highest Law By Toni-Ann Gurdon
Care and Connection: Health Within the Community By Tyrese Walters
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Bricks, Mortar and Prayer. By Ade Onibada
Position of the People By Alexander Talver
In Crisis: The Ones Who Are Left Behind By Anne Koice Manuales
Challenges and Diversity in NHS Care. By Charlene Jack
My blood transfusion experience By Gbemi Atinsola
Beyond the Handshake: Trust in Healthcare By Israfeel Kusi-Addo
Spiritual healthcare By Jodine Williams
In the waiting room: creating Hopeful and Inclusive Healthcare Environments By Joshelyn Omokan
Through Smiles Beyond Borders By Junee Downer
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I hope your grandma's proud of me (iii) By Abel Holsborough
Like No-One's Watching By Alice Foxall
‘Sip n Quote’ to help process complicated emotions and feelings By Bethany
Paths to Wellness: A Personal Journey Through Health and Care By David Kingsley
Darkness vs Mental Health By Leonardo Torres Llerena
Can you see me? By Luke Wilson
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About the Research Project
Over the past year few years, we have been exploring the complex dynamics of trust within healthcare systems, learning from diverse communities across the UK who often face significant disparities in health outcomes and access to care.
Through co-creation groups, digital ethnography, surveys, interviews, and other forms of community engagement, we sought to capture the voices, experiences, and perceptions of people from these communities regarding their interactions with healthcare providers and institutions and how trust is formed and maintained.
Project Leads
Dr. Kenny Imafidon MBE
Dr. Elsa Zekeng
Exhibition Project Team
Sam Omokan
Busayo Twins
Chantel-Mariee Lewis
Event Manager
Tonye Mak
Supporting Researchers
Dr. Bianca Bailey-Wilson
Siobhan Canavan
Commissioners
Impact on Urban Health
Photography Consultant
Joladé Olusanya
Judges
Alvin Owusu
Juanita Richards
Nazia Khatun
Rianna Raymond- Williams
Lilian Latinwo-Olajide
Film scanned by
C.I.M.E Labs