Health Equity Evidence Centre

We use machine-learning software to develop living evidence maps and data insights of what works to address inequalities in primary care

[Health Equity Evidence Centre @EquityEvidence]

Welcome to the Health Equity Evidence Centre

We use machine learning technology to map what works to address inequalities in primary care.

Check out our new website

https://t.co/MoYbYrK1w8

#healthinequalities #healthequity

[Health Equity Evidence Centre @EquityEvidence]

Big News: We've added Primary Studies to our Living Evidence Maps

Until recently, the maps have included systematic reviews and umbrella reviews, but we have now included over 570 primary studies.

Check out our website to explore the maps in detail: https://t.co/ewilF6GBQZ

[Health Equity Evidence Centre @EquityEvidence]

📢 Paper of the week

Healthcare orgs can boost health equity by acting as anchor institutions

Key strategies
-Local hiring & career growth
-Engaging local businesses
-Using spaces for community
-Supporting sustainability 🌍

https://t.co/dbv2VeYKxN #HealthEquity

[Health Innovation East @HealthInnovEast]

Read our blog – what works! Addressing health inequalities.

Learn how @equityevidence is building a robust evidence base of what works to address health and care inequalities in and through primary care.

Read here:
https://t.co/MoRYaHJPxt

[Liam Loftus @Liam_Loftus]

I'm really pleased to share that I've just joined @JohnFord1849 and the team at the Health Equity Evidence Centre @EquityEvidence as Associate Director for Policy and Practice Engagement! 🎉

[Health Equity Evidence Centre @EquityEvidence]

Paper of the Week: Review of Frailty and Socioeconomic Position

Findings
Lower SEP=⬆️frailty & earlier onset
Life-course disadvantages impact frailty
Inverse care law persists

Solutions:
Proportionate resources, prevention + equitable care

Read more https://t.co/o46dhsE8w9

[Health Equity Evidence Centre @EquityEvidence]

What does the latest GP Patient Survey data show about inequalities in general practice patient satisfaction?

Check out our article published in @pulsetoday

#healthinequalities

[PulseToday @pulsetoday]

'Patients in more deprived areas are less likely to see their preferred health professional compared to less deprived areas.'

@EquityEvidence analyses the GP Patient survey to see what it reveals about socio-economic inequalities

https://t.co/C0lYXivOYq

[Health Equity Evidence Centre @EquityEvidence]

New Evidence Brief: What works to support people frequently attending emergency departments

@NHSEngland is supporting ICBs to deliver a High Intensity User's programme. But what works to support those with complex socioeconomic needs?

Read more here https://t.co/4xFX74rkI0

[Health Equity Evidence Centre @EquityEvidence]

Paper of the Week

New study in @BMJ_Open reveals how health professional implicit bias against socio-economically disadvantaged patients impairs clinical decisions. Addressing these biases is crucial for health equity.

Read more: https://t.co/X03NxSjbY7 #HealthInequalities

[Serge Engamba @drengamba]

Nice to see our paper on Health inequalities at the interface of primary and secondary care from @EquityEvidence being presented at #SAPC2024 thanks @AmyDehnLunn for the great presentation @JohnFord1849

@sapcacuk @QMUL @BrisHealthSci

[David Buck (also @davidjbuck.bsky.social) @davidjbuck]

Glass half full, but at-risk. What we're learning (tx to those reffed) re #ICSs & whether they are focussing on #healthinequalities > they want a govt & system that alllows them to do so https://t.co/IC9Smge34B @fentonaw @markgamsu @RachaelCMckeown @RuthRobbo @BolaOwolabi8

[Health Equity Evidence Centre @EquityEvidence]

Paper of the Week: Understanding the causes of missingness in primary care: a realist review

Key insights:
- Tailored interventions
- Improved communication
- Flexible services
- Proactive engagement

https://t.co/d2Txarnfkn

#HealthEquity

[Health Equity Evidence Centre @EquityEvidence]

Paper of the week: What works to improve vaccine uptake in vulnerable communities

Great paper highlighting the importance of high, medium and low intensity interventions.

Read more here https://t.co/hzKORxOJxP

#Vaccination #PublicHealth #CommunityHealth

[Health Equity Evidence Centre @EquityEvidence]

Paper of the week

New scoping review shows that children and young people living in deprived areas in England use primary care services less than in wealthier areas with equal levels of need and have greater use of acute care.

#healthinequalties

https://t.co/CgWYsNa3dU

[Health Equity Evidence Centre @EquityEvidence]

New Evidence Brief: What works to address inequalities in Lipid Management

No silver bullet, but evidence for
- Identification + empowerment of disadvantaged patients
- Optimisation of treatment
- Intensification of treatment

Read more https://t.co/jJGEjS0yUH

#healthequity

[Health Equity Evidence Centre @EquityEvidence]

Paper of the Week

Great paper highlighting barriers and facilitators to diabetes self-management for socio-economically disadvantaged groups.

Well worth a read https://t.co/MLONWXsaol

@AbiWoodward_PhD #healthinequalities

[Health Equity Evidence Centre @EquityEvidence]

Want to hear more about what we do at the health Equity Evidence Centre?

Join us for a webinar hosted by @CamPubHealth and chaired by Prof Mike Kelly on Wednesday 5th June, 12:00-1:30pm

Register here https://t.co/X3tAhqyb5O

#healthinequalities

[Health Equity Evidence Centre @EquityEvidence]

🔍Paper of the week

Evaluation of the 2000-2010 English health inequalities strategy shows a reduction in mortality inequalities for 65-69yrs.

More evidence that we need a new cross-govt strategy.

#healthinequalities

@ProfBambra @DrNCBennett

https://t.co/6crNnB1Ewl

[Fiona Rogers MBA RN SCPHN SN QN @firogers3]

“Inspired & heartened by all this collaboration & support in this meeting” great feedback at today’s @TheQNI Homeless & Inclusion Health Network. Brilliant work shared by @EquityEvidence @mcchapman7
https://t.co/oHTYI20eIC @DrAmandaYoung @SchnellerKendra @LisaGavin17 @KeatLiz

[CAPC, Bristol @capcbristol]

Great to see this recent paper by @DrLucypotter & colleagues selected as @EquityEvidence's 'Paper of the Week'. Find out more about Lucy's study on improving access to healthcare for and with people with multiple disadvantage at https://t.co/GECeyCsYFu
@MichelleCFarr @ARC_West

[Health Equity Evidence Centre @EquityEvidence]

Paper of the week
Improving care for those with severe and multiple disadvantage: qual study by @DrLucypotter

✅Inclusion lists for prioritised care
✅ Effective info-sharing tools
✅ Trauma-informed training for staff

https://t.co/xTR78kKSYH
#HealthEquity #generalpractice