People experiencing homelessness, looked after children and vulnerable migrants are among those groups being supported by initiatives to improve access to dental services for underserved communities in Yorkshire and Humber. Following publication of the paper “Inclusion Health: applying all our health”, which calls on health and care professionals to take action to reduce healthcare inequalities, […]
I was 29 when I was diagnosed as living with HIV. It’s the most significant indelible time stamp on my life; the diagnosis and devastation of it. A bike, bottle and brick wall changed my life. I’d gone to A&E after coming off my bike with one of my fingers badly sliced during the fall. […]
The NHS will be able to prescribe cannabidiol to patients with a rare, seizure-causing genetic disorder in England from today (Tuesday) after the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) issued final guidance recommending its use. Around one in every 6,000 people suffer from tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) that causes seizures, which severely affect […]
NHS vaccination teams have visited every care home across the country to offer life-saving covid boosters and flu jabs ahead of the festive period. Every care home in England has been visited by NHS staff ensuring residents have maximum protection from winter viruses and allowing them to spend time with families and friends during Christmas […]
The North East of England is home to over two and a half million people; over a third of which live in the 20% most deprived areas of England. Evidence shows that those living in the most deprived areas face the worst health inequalities and the national NHS England Core20PLUS5 approach identifies this population group […]
Health and care professionals play a key role in enabling people to experience personalised care. There are programmes underway to build personalised care capacity and capability in our workforce, to optimise outcomes for people and populations. Increasing capacity in the workforce A growing workforce of social prescribing link workers, health and wellbeing coaches and care […]
Do you have any idea which land animal can move the longest without stopping? An antelope? A puma? No, it is us… Physical activity is not important for good health. It is essential. It is how we are designed. For 99% of the last 200,000 years, we have been hunter gathers covering huge distances to […]
Today is World Menopause Day, and people across the globe are coming together to raise awareness of this natural transition that millions experience. As someone going through the menopause myself, I understand first-hand how much it helps to be able to speak about it openly and honestly. Symptoms can include everything from fatigue and hot […]
Kevin Garrod, Anchor Programme Manager and Local Value Lead for Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, describes the important work being delivered in Southend and Basildon to support employment and reduce inequalities. We all know how hard it is at the moment, with many feeling the impact of the cost of living and deprivation, and […]
Case study summary This case study describes how Lisa* was able to leave hospital and find accommodation that supported her complex needs. This is a good example of all services working together so that Lisa was able to move into her new home. Lisa is 62 years old and has a mild learning disability, acute […]