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Insightful report that clearly articulates the current challenges

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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 week, colleagues from our crisis services in the North East attended the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) Women's Health Innovation Conference. Billie-Jo in our Together in a Crisis service said: "A good opportunity to go along and see the wonderful dedication to the importance of women’s health."   Tracy Bruce, Head of Community and Crisis at Everyturn said:   “It’s great to be part of the conversation on how we improve women’s health. We have worked in partnership with the NHS for many years, to support women’s mental health, particularly those experiencing crisis or complex mental health issues.   We frequently hear how poor health impacts on women’s mental health; the impacts of the cost-of-living-crisis and the lasting impact of covid are two recent examples that have led to our clients experiencing crisis. It’s really important to us as a mental health charity, and a partner of the NHS that that we are part of the plan and the change, to break down historical barriers that prevent women getting access to the healthcare they need.”   Find out more about the Women's Health Innovation Conference 2024: https://lnkd.in/eACqWYXh

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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 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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The aims of the grant are to support local authorities to continue the progress they have made in innovating their assessment approach and processes across 3 key impact areas: Reducing waiting lists. Maintaining and improving the quality of ASC assessments. Moving assessments to digital platforms, where appropriate, to improve access, choice and flexibility for people.

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A new article published in Public Sector Focus by Action for Global Health — featuring contributions from Malaria Consortium Chief Executive James Tibenderana — discusses the critical need for increased climate funding to address the climate crisis and its impact on #GlobalHealth, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Read the article below 👇 And support their call for the Government to put #WordsIntoAction and commit to climate financing here: https://lnkd.in/ef2MhieH

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Men living in Ealing are expected to live for 79 years, but only 61 of those years are likely to be lived in good health. Curious about the health data for your local authority? Explore it through the Local Authority Dashboard, a feature of the Health Foundation's Evidence Hub. We're pround to partner with The Health Foundation in running it's Evidence Hub, a free interactive web tool that allows users explore how our circumstances shape our health. Click the link to uncover insights about your area: https://lnkd.in/ef25q2Fx #localauthorityhealthdata #lifeexpectancy #healthdata

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Addressing inequalities in the breast cancer care pathway in England and Scotland could deliver additional months of life for black women and those in the most socio-economically deprived communities. Download our white paper here: https://lnkd.in/gxvAr97A. #HealthcareForAll #PfizerUK

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With the multitude of challenges the UK’s social care system is facing, from an ageing population to resource constraints, we have relaunched a funding opportunity to support organisations and local councils to overcome those challenges. The Proactive Care Fund (PCF) offers up to £1m in matched funding to help deploy transformative technology that improves care delivery. Local authorities utilising the fund have already seen savings of £30,000 per week with benefits to service delivery including accelerated care assessments and hospital discharge. To find out more about the funding, click the link below - application deadline is Dec 5th 2024. https://lnkd.in/dTGjdzXW #remotemonitoring #healthtech #fundingavailable #applynow #applicationsopen #fundingwales #fundingscotland #fundingengland #hralthcare #socialcare

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An education and research hub which will help reduce health inequalities for some of the most diverse and deprived communities in the UK is set to be built next to The Royal London Hospital 🔬 The Whitechapel Life Sciences Cluster has been given the green light by Tower Hamlets council 🟢 Read more https://orlo.uk/N0V81

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📢Our latest ICB Update is now available to read! This weeks edition includes; ◾Shining a spotlight on #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek ◾NHS system performance data ◾Development of our region-wide quality strategy... & more! Check it out👇 https://lnkd.in/efh_CTS6 #Health #NHS

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https://lnkd.in/eCwtmzXV Health at the Heart of Government, sheds light on both the challenges and opportunities facing Health and Social Care Partnerships (HSCPs) across the UK. 📉💡 With health inequalities widening and illness on the rise, the need for bold, collaborative action has never been clearer. The report highlights some exciting long-term opportunities for HSCPs to drive change: 1. Shifting to Prevention-First Spending 💸: Imagine the impact if we could invest in health proactively rather than reactively. How can HSCPs best prioritise prevention for the communities we serve? 2. Building Cross-Government Accountability 🤝: When multiple sectors work together, the impact is multiplied. What examples have you seen where cross-departmental efforts have succeeded in improving health outcomes? 3. Focusing on Outcomes with Clear, Localised Targets 🎯: Flexible, community-specific targets can help us measure what matters most. What targets would make the biggest difference in your area? These ideas are powerful, but we know that real change takes time and shared commitment. If you’re working in health and social care or have ideas on how we can make this vision a reality, I’d love to hear from you. What’s one practical step HSCPs could take today to help build a healthier, more equitable future? Let’s start a conversation about the future we want to build. 💬👇 #HealthEquity #HSCP #PreventativeHealth #PublicHealth #StrongerTogether

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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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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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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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"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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With the political party conferences in full swing, the debate around NHS funding and social care reform is intensifying. One clear message is that healthcare inequalities in England are growing. Disparities in access and outcomes are leaving too many behind, particularly in underserved communities.    At STRASYS, we believe that tackling these gaps requires a new approach. Naeem Younis, CEO and Founder, Strasys, delves into how healthcare providers can help address these gaps and drive real, sustainable impact. https://lnkd.in/e82nK_jF Learn more about the Strasys IPSC Equalities framework and join the discussion on how can we build a fairer healthcare system. #healthinequalities #healthcare #publichealth #workforcediversity #NHS

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