Health Equity Evidence Centre
@EquityEvidence
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We use machine-learning software to develop living evidence maps and data insights of what works to address inequalities in primary care
Joined January 2024
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. #healthinequalities #healthequity
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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:
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📢 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 🌍. #HealthEquity
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RT @HealthInnovEast: Read our blog – what works! Addressing health inequalities. Learn how @equityevidence is building a robust evidence b….
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RT @Liam_Loftus: I'm really pleased to share that I've just joined @JohnFord1849 and the team at the Health Equity Evidence Centre @EquityE….
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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
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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.
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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
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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: #HealthInequalities
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RT @drengamba: Nice to see our paper on Health inequalities at the interface of primary and secondary care from @EquityEvidence being prese….
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RT @davidjbuck: Glass half full, but at-risk. What we're learning (tx to those reffed) re #ICSs & whether they are focussing on #healthineq….
kingsfund.org.uk
Over the past month or so there has been a slew of surveys and studies looking at how ICSs are allocating resources to tackling health inequalities, and what they are actually focusing on. David Buck...
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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. #HealthEquity.
bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com
Background Although missed appointments in healthcare have been an area of concern for policy, practice and research, the primary focus has been on reducing single ‘situational’ missed appointments...
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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 #Vaccination #PublicHealth #CommunityHealth.
bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com
Objective Groups which are marginalised, disadvantaged or otherwise vulnerable have lower uptake of vaccinations. This differential has been amplified in COVID-19 vaccination compared to (e.g.)...
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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
Objective To systematically map evidence to answer the research question: What is the relationship between the characteristics of children and young people (CYP) or their caregivers and primary care...
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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 #healthequity.
heec.co.uk
Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in the UK, particularly impacting socioeconomically disadvantaged and ethnic minority groups. Primary care services have a significant role to play...
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Paper of the Week. Great paper highlighting barriers and facilitators to diabetes self-management for socio-economically disadvantaged groups. Well worth a read @AbiWoodward_PhD #healthinequalities
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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 #healthinequalities
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🔍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 .
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RT @firogers3: “Inspired & heartened by all this collaboration & support in this meeting” great feedback at today’s @TheQNI Homeless & Incl….
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RT @capcbristol: Great to see this recent paper by @DrLucypotter & colleagues selected as @EquityEvidence's 'Paper of the Week'. Find out m….
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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. #HealthEquity #generalpractice
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