Dr Justin Varney-Bennett

Addressing #healthinequalities is an ongoing NHS priority. But how do you engage with relevant partners across communities? How do you determine the financial cost? And how do you strike the balance between national systems, joint planning, and local knowledge to address them? We cover these questions and more as part of our health inequalities bitesize courses, free to all NHS staff and essential learning to anyone wanting to contribute to the health inequalities agenda. https://okt.to/OMLB1q

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The 2023 Director of Public Health Report for West Northants has landed! This report looks at how together with local partners, steps have been taken to reduce health inequalities and improve outcomes for our communities. Read more here: https://ow.ly/BFOh50RN0MC

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Last year, NCL ICS was successful in a bid for £100,000 from NHS England and Department of Health and Social Care to develop our own Research Engagement Network (REN). This national programme aims to:  💡 increase #diversity of voice and participation in #healthresearch, with a focus on underserved communities. 💡 build the foundations to explore how we can shape academic research opportunities with local communities. Health research shapes the future of health including the medications, treatments and services we receive. But we are all different and our bodies and life experiences directly impact how we may respond to treatments and how we access health and care. This is why high quality research that is representative of our local diverse populations is so important. The North Central London REN programme delivers on the ambitions of our Population Health and Integrated Care Strategy which outlines our collective ambition to focus on health inequalities by listening to our communities, working closely with voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations and academic colleagues, and becoming both an evidence-based and evidence-generating system. A strong focus of our REN so far has been on how we work with local communities – ensuring the projects were led by our grassroots VCSE and community leaders from our black and Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) communities. In Haringey we focused on prostate health with black men, whereas in Enfield we focused on holistic health. By taking this approach we’ve been able to engage meaningfully with our local communities, build a reciprocal relationship and improve trust. Read more about our Population Health strategy on our website: https://lnkd.in/etsM4Syq

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The Core20PLUS5 is a national NHS England initiative aimed at reducing health inequalities at both national and system levels. Read our brief here https://orlo.uk/dfY0U, that highlights resources, case study examples, and practical steps which can be taken to address health inequalities in relation to hepatitis C in line with the Core20PLUS5.

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The landscape of Health Impact Assessment (HIA) has changed massively over the last 20 years, and the Wales Health Impact Assessment Support Unit (WHIASU) have been right at the heart of it since its founding in 2004. This #webinar will be a chance for attendees to look at how WHIASU has developed as a Unit over the last 20 years. There will be an update on the latest developments of the HIA Regulations from a Welsh Government representative, a first look at a HIA case studies document for public bodies with two live examples, as well as a panel discussion looking at where HIA might be in another 20 years’ time. There will also be a chance for attendees to ask any HIA related questions to the panel of experts. https://lnkd.in/eT6x3vkd

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This is a brilliant example of how social enterprises deliver flexible, community-based care, that supports the needs of people in their locality, and addresses health inequalities. This case study by UCL Institute of Health Equity, about UHUK member FCMS (NW) Ltd, is well worth a read. #socialenterprise #healthinequalities #communitybasedcare

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💪🏼 The Innovation for Healthcare Inequalities Programme (InHIP) has shown the power of local collaborations to tackle national challenges. Over 12 months, the Innovation for Healthcare Inequalities Programme (InHIP) has supported local teams across England to address healthcare inequalities. By focussing on the Core20PLUS5 priority areas, over 34,000 underserved individuals have benefited from improved access to healthcare innovations. Key achievements include: 🟠 Boosting cancer screening uptake in underserved communities 🟠 Delivering cardiovascular health checks in community hubs 🟠 Collaborating with local organisations to overcome barriers to care ⚽ The link between sports initiatives and health, aimed at improving access to services for underserved populations across Yorkshire and the Humber, is one of the many case studies featured in the report. This initiative sought to address healthcare disparities among underserved groups. By partnering with Yorkshire Sport and their Active Partnerships, the public health team engaged with individuals who typically do not access healthcare services. Integrating health services with sports helped to enhance the accessibility and approachability of health advice. You can read more about this initiative on page 37 of the report. Explore this and other case studies in the InHIP Impact and Learning Report and see how local successes can drive national change. 📑 Read the report here https://lnkd.in/e6MTTSWB

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Insightful report that clearly articulates the current challenges

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https://lnkd.in/e5tXrK-P IMPACTAgewell’s asset based approach to integrated work is influencing systems across the UK.Our evidence based model of care has proven results for both outcomes for Older People and for saving costs to the health Service https://lnkd.in/e-NUA2fr 

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💡 Does your research idea have a clear path to benefiting patients? Then the NIHR Research for Patient Benefit (RfPB) Programme may be of interest. ⭐ And our service has a track record of supporting applicants to apply for this funding programme ⭐ RfPB funds health, public health, and social care research addressing real-world challenges faced by NHS services. This includes:  ✅ Research that enhances the effectiveness of NHS and social care services.  ✅ Projects offering clear value for money.  ✅ Studies with a direct impact on the health and wellbeing of patients and service users.    There are currently two open competitions within RfPB: 1. Under-represented disciplines and specialisms highlight notice: Other Registered Health and Care Professionals This call is designed for registered HCPs, such as chiropractors, those working in dental care, healthcare scientists, for example clinical scientists, hearing aid dispensers, non-medical public health practitioners, opticians and optometrists, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and practitioner psychologists.   2. Research for Patient Benefit - Competition 56  Open for proposals that are concerned with the day-to-day practice of health service staff, and that have the potential to have an impact on the health or wellbeing of patients and users of the NHS. 🔑 Need help? Our Research Support Service is here to guide you through the process, we can help you develop your research idea, build and refine your application and practice your interview skills. Apply for support by filling in our online form: linked this below. Or go to the NIHR website for more information on these funding calls: search "NIHR RfPB" #HealthResearch #SocialCareInnovation #NHSResearch #FundingOpportunities #HealthInnovation

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"Policymakers have nothing to lose and everything to gain when it comes to investing in public health. Doing nothing to address the UK’s declining health is going to cost us much more in the long term." 💬 Whether it is making sure our food is safe to eat, the air we breathe is clean, the communal spaces we use are hygienic, the wider public health workforce do a huge amount of work that isn’t always recognised. In a new article for Bright Blue, our Chief Exec William Roberts explains why investing in and supporting the wider public health workforce is a key component of building a healthier and more productive future 🤝 https://lnkd.in/eyNAbEsZ

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Lord Darzi’s report underscores the urgent need for change within the NHS, particularly in addressing long-standing challenges around health inequalities, community-based care, and prevention.    "As an organisation that has partnered with the NHS for over 20 years, we remain dedicated to supporting its efforts in creating a future where good health is within reach for all. "We look forward to continuing to play our part, working collaboratively to ensure that the NHS remains resilient, innovative, and equipped to meet the needs of patients across the country." Cassie Kendrew, Chief Operating Officer at EMS Healthcare.    Published today, the independent review of the NHS outlines vital steps to secure the future of the health service.   The Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, commented that the “10 year plan has to be the moment that we begin to turn our National Health Service into a Neighbourhood Health Service.   "That means more tests, scans, healthcare offered on high streets and town centres".   Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/eAHY2RZP #NHS #CommunityHealthcare #HealthEquity #PreventiveCare

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Integrated care systems embrace devolution and collaboration to deliver government reforms, prioritising prevention-focused neighbourhood care and sustainable health outcomes through an updated NHS operating framework, writes Kathy McLean. https://lnkd.in/diqq5ZdN

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How is the system tackling healthcare inequalities through innovation? Over 12 months, the Innovation for Healthcare Inequalities Programme (InHIP) has supported local teams across England to address healthcare inequalities. By focussing on the Core20PLUS5 priority areas, over 34,000 underserved individuals have benefited from improved access to healthcare innovations. Key achievements include: 🔵 Boosting cancer screening uptake in underserved communities 🔵 Delivering cardiovascular health checks in community hubs 🔵 Collaborating with local organisations to overcome barriers to care Explore the case studies and recommendations in this Impact and learning report to see how innovation and collaboration are transforming healthcare. Read the report: https://ow.ly/PZ0I50Uq6AO Health Innovation Network

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Tackling healthcare inequalities through innovation. Over 12 months, the Innovation for Healthcare Inequalities Programme (InHIP) has supported local teams across England to address healthcare inequalities. By focussing on the Core20PLUS5 priority areas, over 34,000 underserved individuals have benefited from improved access to healthcare innovations. Key achievements include: •      Boosting cancer screening uptake in underserved communities •      Delivering cardiovascular health checks in community hubs •      Collaborating with local organisations to overcome barriers to care Explore the case studies and recommendations in this Impact and learning report to see how innovation and collaboration are transforming healthcare. Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/eNC9EmWC Included in the case studies, as a result of our work in NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB), there are now several colleagues “trusted communicators” who have the knowledge to continue to support their communities in accessing cancer screening services. Amy Miller Maxine Farmer Timothy Clarke

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Money and health professionals will always be limited resources, but citizens, communities, relationships, and capabilities are abundant and intrinsic. If we are going to restore society’s confidence in the NHS, then we should draw on the power of society to improve it! Take a read of our opinion piece Richard Smith and I consider the reducing levels of satisfaction in the context of consistent support for the principles of the NHS. We draw on long standing participation approaches, learning from what matters to people as they come to the end of life and design principles to explore how people can be part of the solution. The Point of Care Foundation #humancentredcare #carecultures

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