#HealthInequalities

Paul Belcher FRCP HonMFPH 🇪🇺🇬🇧pauljbelcher.bsky.social@bsky.brid.gy
2025-05-02

#HealthInequalities: Stark social divides in #InfectiousDisease admission rates in England, study finds UK Health Security Agency says people in most deprived areas almost twice as likely to be admitted to hospital as those in least deprived. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Stark social divides in infect...

Paul Belcher FRCP HonMFPH 🇪🇺🇬🇧pauljbelcher.bsky.social@bsky.brid.gy
2025-04-04

#HealthInequalities: As USA ditches #DEI diversity equity and inclusion in #ClinicalTrials, all eyes are on Europe and UK to plug the gap "Diversity in clinical trials is not about an ideological position. It's about scientific accuracy and medical progress". www.context.news/socioeconomi...

As US ditches diversity in cli...

Paul Belcher FRCP HonMFPH 🇪🇺🇬🇧pauljbelcher.bsky.social@bsky.brid.gy
2025-02-26

🇪🇺 New European Parliament Interest Group launched to drive action on #HealthInequalities, prevention and risk factors “Evidence based policymaking faces challenges from aggressive, well-funded lobbying efforts” #NCDs @eurohealthnet.bsky.social @eupha.bsky.social eurohealthnet.eu/publication/...

New MEP Interest Group launche...

2025-01-17

Locked Up Living Dr Katy Gardner & Dr Susanna Graham-Jones (video); Developing social engaged healthcare in Liverpool 8: summaryThe conversation explores the experiences of Katy Gardner and Susanna Graham-Jones and their colleagues at the Princes Park Health Centre, focusing on their commitment to providing healthcare in a deprived inner-city area of Liverpool. They discuss their… lockedupliving.podbean.com/e/d @lockedupliving #Healthcare #CommunityEngagement #HealthInequalities #NHS #Liverpool

2025-01-10

Locked Up Living Katy Gardner & Susanna Graham-Jones (audio); Developing socially engaged healthcare in Liverpool 8.: summaryThe conversation explores the experiences of Katy Gardner and Susanna Graham-Jones and their colleagues at the Princes Park Health Centre, focusing on their commitment to providing healthcare in a deprived inner-city area of Liverpool. They discuss their personal… lockedupliving.podbean.com/e/k @lockedupliving #Healthcare #Liverpool #NHS #CommunityEngagement #HealthInequalities

This is such a fantastic project and so proud of Katie, Chris and all the wondrous characters at #ExclusivelyInclusive They have designed a funky T Shirt to highlight the stark #HealthInequalities for adults with #LearningDifficulties. T shirts and bags and other bits will be available to buy after the holidays. ourcreativeconnection.org/blog

TransActualtransactualuk
2024-12-11

Every healthcare professional and provider has a part to play in reducing health inequalities, and TransActual are here to help. We offer bespoke trans awareness and trans inclusion training and consultancy for healthcare settings. You'll find more information at transactual.org.uk/training/

Text says: Advocate. Inform. Empower. Trans inclusive healthcare starts with you. TransActual offer: Training for health providers. Consultancy on policies and literature. More info at: transactual.org.uk/training
Alessio D'Angeloalessiodangelo@mas.to
2024-12-05

What an exciting #IPHIR
conference we had yesterday! Scholars from across all disciplines, community researchers, NHS practitioners, all working together to explore new ideas and practical solutions to tackle
#HealthInequalities. Find out more about IPHIR on iphir.wordpress.com

TransActualtransactualuk
2024-11-21

Healthwatch want to hear from trans and non-binary people about their experiences with their GP. This is an important research project and the data will help us to highlight the issues impacting trans people.

You can complete the survey at: smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Healthwatc

Text says: Are you trans or non-binary? What are your experiences of GP services?. Image of a person with short hair and trans flag face paint.
2024-10-31

Poking fun at the EU over its stalled decision on Daylight Saving Time (DST) is common ground, isn't it?

#eu #noDST #EUAgencies #WorkersUnite #HealthInequalities #jetlag

Two people in bed at night. A third in a suit wakes up one of them through the bed room window: "Hello Sir! I'm with the federal bureau of needlessly interfering with your life twice a year checking to see if you remembered to set your clock back. If so, I'll see you next March."
Paul Belcher FRCP HonMFPH 🇪🇺🇬🇧pauljbelcher.bsky.social@bsky.brid.gy
2024-10-08

#LGBTI #Transgender: A new #CouncilOfEurope report uncovers significant #HealthInequalities between LGBTI individuals and the general population, including heightened rates of #MentalHealth issues, primarily driven by pervasive #discrimination and #marginalisation. www.coe.int/be/web/porta...

Report highlights inadequate h...

TransActualtransactualuk
2024-10-03

We’re at the RCGP annual conference this week talking to GPs about trans inclusive primary care and what they can do to better support their trans patients.

If you’re attending, come along and say hi!

Photo of Helen, a white woman, next to a table with lots of TransActual resources and books.
Paul Belcher FRCP HonMFPH 🇪🇺🇬🇧pauljbelcher.bsky.social@bsky.brid.gy
2024-10-01

#Racism, #SocialJustice and #Health: Structural racism leading to stark #HealthInequalities in London Report by UCL Institute of #HealthEquity finds that people who are repeatedly exposed to structural racism experience worse physical and #MentalHealth www.theguardian.com/world/2024/o...

Structural racism leading to s...

TransActualtransactualuk
2024-09-07

"Providing better care to BPOC trans patients, eliminating bias and discrimination within the healthcare system is really important for the community. This can involve implementing culturally competent care and addressing disparities in access to care." Lolade

Read the full piece at www.transactual.org.uk/health-inequality.

"Providing better care to BPOC trans patients, eliminating bias and discrimination within the healthcare system is really important for the community. This can involve implementing culturally competent care and addressing disparities in access to care." Lolade Read the full piece at www.transactual.org.uk/health-inequality. Photo of Lolade, a transmasculine person, leaning on their hand
TransActualtransactualuk
2024-08-09

"On a good day I catch a glimpse of myself, a reason to grin. My smile feels like a blessing, permission to enjoy my existence and embrace the coming day." Isolde

Read Isolde's full article on health inequalities at transactual.org.uk/blog/2023/0

Text says: "On a good day I catch a glimpse of myself, a reason to grin. My smile feels like a blessing, permission to enjoy my existence and embrace the coming day." Isolde. Photograph of Isolde smiling.
TransActualtransactualuk
2024-08-07

"Providing better care to BPOC trans patients, eliminating bias and discrimination within the healthcare system is really important for the community. This can involve implementing culturally competent care and addressing disparities in access to care." Lolade

Read the full piece at www.transactual.org.uk/health-inequality.

"Providing better care to BPOC trans patients, eliminating bias and discrimination within the healthcare system is really important for the community. This can involve implementing culturally competent care and addressing disparities in access to care." Lolade Read the full piece at www.transactual.org.uk/health-inequality. Photo of Lolade, a transmasculine person, leaning on their hand
TransActualtransactualuk
2024-07-11

“The constant invalidation and requirements to fit in a binary box disallows proper support, compassion and care with medical referrals and appointments. I always feel scared about visiting a doctor because I don't know if they'll be accepting or not.” Kaijoumari-Jade

Picture of Kaijoumari-Jade wearing a white tee shirt. Text:“I always feel scared about visiting a doctor because I don't know if they'll be accepting or not.” Kaijoumari-Jade
TransActualtransactualuk
2024-06-27

When going to hospital for an appointment or inpatient stay, trans people ought to be able to expect care that meets their needs. All to often this doesn’t happen, but it’s time for that too change. That’s way we’ve created our Trans Inclusive Hospital Care resource. If you work in a hospital, take a look and share it with your colleagues. If you don’t, send a copy to your local hospital.

tinyurl.com/trans-hospital-care

Text says: Trans inclusive hospital care: Top tips. 1. Offer patient centred care. 2. Take a whole hospital approach. 3. Check your policies are trans inclusive. 4. Signal that you’re trans inclusive. 5. Display trans inclusive health promotion materials. 6. Be inclusive of non-binary people. Photo of a patient talking to a healthcare professional

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