Suresh Ariaratnam

Insightful report that clearly articulates the current challenges

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These are really encouraging stats for Scotland’s journey toward zero new HIV transmission by 2030! 📉📈 The significant reduction in new diagnoses, increased use of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), and early detection efforts are all steps in the right direction. Let’s keep up the momentum to #GetToZero and a Scotland where anyone living with or at risk of HIV can expect to be treated with acceptance, support and respect.

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Are you a Cambridgeshire based charity, community organisation or individual with experience of tackling poverty in Cambridgeshire? This is an important Call for Evidence to influence the strategic approach to dealing with poverty in Cambridgeshire. #makeadifference #poverty

The role of #charities in creating #partnerships, driving #innovation, and funding #research within the #NHS is often overlooked and undervalued. A new report, entitled 'Collaborate to Innovate' has been published by the NHS Confederation this week. It describes the opportunities at hand to foster greater collaboration between the NHS, universities, industry and charities, and sets out practical steps to make it happen. There are case studies featuring Diabetes UK, Cancer Research UK (CRUK) and Asthma + Lung UK. Contributors included NHS England, NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research), Novartis UK, AbbVie, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Hywel Dda University Health Board, The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI), and the Association of Medical Research Charities. And me (and others)! It's an important read for anyone who cares about putting patients and communities at the heart of research, innovation and collaboration. https://lnkd.in/eyYB5XHJ

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NPT UK donors have a global impact. Through recommendations from their donor-advised funds (DAFs), our donors support a wide range of causes in all corners of the world, like food sustainability, healthcare access and literacy programming. Learn more about global grantmaking with NPT UK. #Philanthropy #Grantmaking

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Great to see the importance of anchor work recognised in The King's Fund's latest piece: Tackling health inequalities: seven priorities for the NHS. Their second priority 'Re-orientate the NHS to focus on prevention' highlights the ways in which anchor organisations can make a difference to people’s lives within the areas where they are based. They also mention how HALN can support such work! Find out about their other priorities and how you can take action through your anchor organisation ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e8iFApUu

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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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Our publication, Insights: Experiences of ethnic minority and IMG practitioners (➡️ bit.ly/4b5DVYC) is just part of our recently released Lived Experience research, which also features case studies, an action plan and a list of our health care partner’s EDI initiatives. #EQW2024 #EqualityDiversityandHumanRightsWeek

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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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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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This consultation must allow everyone to have a say

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*** 2024 GRANT FUNDING NOW OPEN *** Cornwall Women's Fund is now accepting applications for our 2024 grant funding! We aim to support community projects in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly supporting women’s mental health. For this round of funding projects with a focus on perinatal mental health will be given preferential consideration. In 2021, we worked with a team from Oxford University that undertook in-depth research into the needs of women and girls across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. They considered existing research where it was available and interviewed charity and community leaders, and women from across the county to get a true picture of what really mattered to them and which areas it was difficult to find funding for. One of the 4 key areas in their report “Understanding what matters to women and girls in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly” was women and girls mental health, identifying a particular lack of support for those accessing perinatal mental health services. Our Members have voted the area of Women and Girls Mental Health for our 2024 grant funding and we are now accepting applications. Grants range from £500 to a maximum of £1,000 Our grants are administered by Cornwall Community Foundation and you can find more information and details of how to apply here: https://lnkd.in/e_ECFKh4 #funding #grant #cornwall #womenandgirls #mentalhealth #givingcircle

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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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This Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) #CoProdWeek, our Senior Project Lead Mary France Jardiel, reflects on her work with Kailo Community, UCLPartners & young people on a research and design project aimed at improving young people’s mental health. "Our collaboration with young people has fostered a mutually beneficial relationship. For our young people, it’s been a journey of capacity building, where meaningful engagement has honed their skills, boosted their confidence, and nurtured their leadership potential. For us this partnership has granted us a deeper understanding of the challenges young people face daily. By immersing ourselves in their experiences, we have gained fresh insights into what it’s like to walk in their shoes. This newfound perspective has equipped us with the knowledge and empathy needed to ensure that their voices are not only heard but also elevated within wider systemic discussions. Together, we are bridging gaps, breaking down barriers, and paving the way for a more inclusive and supportive environment for all". Mez's blog shares her experience of this project and her learnings, particularly around the practicalities and realities of getting young people actively engaged in our project. As a young person, there are many constraints in their ability to actively engage with initiatives such as Kailo, albeit not due to the lack of enthusiasm or interest. The project team identified financial, cultural and time constraints as the key barriers to engagement and come up with steps to reduce these barriers. Read them here https://lnkd.in/eRQp6NUp

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