Health Equity Evidence Centre

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 heec.co.uk #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: lnkd.in/eGaq6NpY

📢 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 🌍 bmjopen.bmj.com/content/14/7/e… #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: healthinnovationeast.co.uk/what-works-add…

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 sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

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

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 heec.co.uk/resource/what-…

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: bmjopen.bmj.com/content/14/7/e… #HealthInequalities

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

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 kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-an… @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 bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11… #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 bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11… #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 bmjopen.bmj.com/content/14/5/e…

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 heec.co.uk/resource/what-… #healthequity

Paper of the Week Great paper highlighting barriers and facilitators to diabetes self-management for socio-economically disadvantaged groups. Well worth a read onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/he… @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 cam-ac-uk.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #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 academic.oup.com/eurpub/advance…

“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 qni.org.uk/nursing-in-the… @DrAmandaYoung @SchnellerKendra @LisaGavin17 @KeatLiz

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 capcnews.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/2024/04/04/imp… @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 bjgp.org/content/74/742… #HealthEquity #generalpractice