The Global Health Series

Healthcare professionals working to reduce health inequalities in local communities through global health ed
Approved by @NHS_HealthEdEng
Founded @croydonhealth

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There is still time to register for the 4th Global Health Series Conference, Tackling Inequalities in Child Health

Click here to register: https://t.co/vfdtHNn9o0

We have three incredible guest speakers followed by a panel discussion

#GHS23

@womeninGH @rcpch_trainees

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Galvanising talk from @_katieknight_ on addressing the climate crisis - code red for humanity

Stay curious, keep learning
Build local networks
Be a hopeful activist
Don't delay action until tomorrow!

#GHS23

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A huge THANK YOU to our increadible panel, discussing junior docs role in tackling child health inequality

We are blown away by your passion, dedication and enthusiasm!

@SarahB_Paeds @abc_parents @_katieknight_ @_VinithaS + our brilliant host Laura Gordon Lennox

#GHS23

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Learning from @SarahB_Paeds how NHS charges to vulnerable children harms by....

Children and families deterred from healthcare
Children denied care
Vulnerable patients particularly affected

#GHS23

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Time for adults to step up!

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@_katieknight_

We are not prepared to deal with the human suffering that climate change is causing

Death and mass migration at a scale we have never seen before

88% of the burden of climate change will fall upon children aged 5 and under

#GHS23 #ClimateChange

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@abc_parents

Community volunteer champions speaking over 10 languages are driving forward project success by onward sharing of skills

Importance of translating materials to reduce barriers

Check out @Whamproject for more ideas about how to get involved!

#GHS23

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We are learning how the incredible @abc_parents project has reduced A+E attendances for children through...

Building parent skills and confidence

Providing free courses for basic life support

Developing a community network of volunteers

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Dr Akudo from @abc_parents

Treat poverty as a disease

Poverty impacts educational performance, family disruption, lifespan

Junior docs should screen for poverty

#GHS23

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@SarahB_Paeds

Childhood modern day slavery and trafficking is a critical public health issue

Trauma presents in diverse ways – compassionate response is key

#GHS23

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@SarahB_Paeds on caring for refugee and asylum seeking children

Importance of trauma informed care and culturally appropriate communication

#GHS23

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First talk by Dr Laura Gordon Lennox on child health inequality

RCPCH report:
Ethnicity, obesity, climate change and poverty all contributing to child health inequality in the UK

#GHS23

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Introducing our final speaker, @_katieknight_

Dr Katie Knight leads the advocating for change stream of the RCPCH Climate Change Working Group @RCPCHtweets

She will be talking about Climate Change: A Global Child Rights Crises

#GHS23

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Introducing our 2nd speaker @SarahB_Paeds

Dr Sarah Boutros has an interest in safeguarding of vulnerable populations, including migrant children and victims of human trafficking. She’ll be talking about addressing the needs of migrant children

#GHS23 @DOTW_UK @rcpch_trainees

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Introducing our 1st guest speaker..

Dr Akudo Okereafor from @abc_parents

She will be talking about ABC Parents, a paediatric outreach and education programme which provides families with first aid, child health education, preventative knowledge and practical resources

#GHS23

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6 weeks until the 4th annual summer @GlobalHSeries conference

We will be hearing from guest speakers about inequalities in #childhealth

Free to attend and virtual - sign up to get your ticket!

@Medact @lungsatwork @reachimyq

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7th July
3pm
HEE GHS conference 23 ‘Tackling inequalities in Child Health’

https://t.co/vfdtHNn9o0

Free to attend

Guest speakers and panel discussion

🌏 More details soon!

@nosuji01 @_VinithaS @HPforGH @WeAreSfGH

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7th July
3pm
HEE GHS conference 23 ‘Tackling inequalities in Child Health’

https://t.co/vfdtHNn9o0

Free to attend

Guest speakers and panel discussion

🌏 More details soon!

@nosuji01 @_VinithaS @HPforGH @WeAreSfGH

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@SohailJannesari

On the value of poetry to understand perspectives on people seeking sanctuary

“Important to get away from paternalistic victimising framings and think about the strength people may draw from their culture”

#GHS22

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@SohailJannesari hearing about cultural humility

Mental health practitioners can create space for people to express what sanctuary seekers have experienced

Social action as a form of therapy

Acknowledge the resilience and strength which people draw from their culture

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@SohailJannesari

“Gas lighting during the asylum interview undermines your sense of identity, your sense of reality”

How mental health diagnoses can be used both in support and against an asylum application

#GHS22