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
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
📢 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
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
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! 🎉
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
What does the latest GP Patient Survey data show about inequalities in general practice patient satisfaction?
Check out our article published in @pulsetoday#healthinequalities
'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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
🔍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
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
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