Health inequalities

Tackling health inequalities to transform lives.

To realise a step change in health and wellbeing, systems will need to adopt new approaches to health inequalities as well as wider inequalities in society.

We are working with system leaders to consistently reduce health inequalities, supporting one of NHS England’s key priorities for systems by:

supporting the roll out of the Core20PLUS5 programme
working with leaders to provide new programmes of learning supported by insightful case studies and practical tools
creating opportunities for peer-to-peer learning and strategic, tailor-made organisational support, to help develop best practice approaches that can be adopted locally
offering additional support to all members.

Browse the section below to find out more about our support and how members can get involved.

Support for integrated care systems

From our ICS Network

Health Inequalities Reference Group

Join the group of system chairs, non-executive directors and chief executives helping to drive our health inequalities work.

Email us to get involved.

ICS Public Health Forum

Collaborate with the Local Government Association and Association of Directors of Public Health to improve system performance on public health.

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Member roundtables on population health management (PHM)

Explore the opportunities and obstacles to implementing effective population health management with your peers.

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Resource Library

Access our case study library to discover system approaches to tackling health inequalities.

Support for all members

Leadership Action on Health Inequalities

An improvement support programme for senior leaders: system leaders and NHS board members – exec and non-exec. Delivered by the NHS Confederation.

Leadership Framework for Healthcare Inequalities Improvement

Find guidance and practical tools for stronger leadership action on health inequalities, including support with implementation of Core20PLUS5

Integration and Innovation in Action – PHM

Use our resources to discover how systems are using effective population health management.

Cost of Living Hub

Explore the evidence and emerging practice by NHS organisations mitigating the impact of the rising cost of living on the health of communities, patients and healthcare staff, to inform strategic work on the wider determinants of health.

Support for mental health organisations

Learning Disabilities Forum

Work collectively on reducing inequality for people with learning disabilities.

Digital Forum

Connect with digital providers to share ideas on improving access for diverse groups

Case studies

Find examples of best practice for reducing inequality in mental health outcomes for specific cohorts

Briefings

Get tips on improving equity and inclusion for people with learning disabilities.

Support for workforce leaders

Guidance, best practice and toolkits

Find everything your organisation needs to tackle health inequalities as you support your workforce.

Tailored support for organisations

Access strategic tailor-made organisational support that equips system leaders to tackle health inequalities.

Support for organisations in Wales and Northern Ireland

Health and Wellbeing Alliance

Access resources from the alliance, led by the Welsh NHS Confederation, which exists to identify new ways of working to improve health and wellbeing across Wales.

Securing the health and wellbeing of our population 2022-2027

Explore the Northern Ireland Confederation for Health and Social Care's report which advocates investing in prevention and addressing inequalities, 'working in partnership with communities and wider partners'.