In partnership with Patient Safety Commissioner, Henrietta Hughes, here's our joint blog showing that action on #healthcareinequalities is Win-Win for all
ABPI
Professor Dame Sue Hill
Sue Lacey Bryant FCLIP
NHS Race & Health Observatory
Jacob Lant
Rachel Power
Thea Stein
Sarah Woolnough
Jennifer Dixon
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DHSC are looking to appoint a new Chair to the The Advisory Committee on Resource Allocation. (ACRA) is responsible for providing recommendations and advice on the funding for health services in England. Visit …for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/8138 for more info.

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1/6 Published today Addressing health inequalities across Allied health professional services: a guide for AHP system leaders.
Co-produced with Chief AHPs
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Thanks to the hard work of NHS staff, new data shows the faster diagnosis cancer target was exceeded for the second month in a row, despite record demand.

Find out more: england.nhs.uk/2024/05/nhs-br….

We look forward to welcoming you to the online launch of our ‘Ethnic inequities in genomics and precision medicine’ recommendations report, on 5 June 14:00-15:45.
 
Learn about the research and evidence-based recommendations from experts. Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/7162bf66…

Looking forward to attending the Health Equity in Clinical Trials Congress tomorrow.
If you would like some resources on improving trial diversity, come and have a chat with me Trial Forge #HealthEquity #HECT #inclusiveresearch

A full & rewarding day with David Buck DrDominiqueAllwood @weirb4 The King's Fund, speaking at three learning events; Urgent action on #healthinequalities , Strategic clinical leaders & Leadership for population health. We must not tire of saying it over & over again #narrowthegap

I want to offer my condolences to the loved ones of Kris Hallenga, whose dedication to getting people checking their breasts and talking about early breast cancer diagnosis will have saved many lives.

She leaves an incredible legacy with CoppaFeel!. 💙

THIS!!!—> Love these animations on #prostatecancer , especially targeting men from Black communities. Really helpful given their increased risks.

Please have a look and share widely!
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My colleagues are proud to be awarded The King’s Awards for Enterprise. “Timpson Group, who have received the award for Promoting Opportunity through social mobility for their work providing training and employment opportunities to marginalised groups” gov.uk/government/new…

Don’t ignore your cervical screening invite, and if you missed your last one, book an appointment with your GP practice today.

Cervical screening saves lives. For more information visit nhs.uk/cervicalscreen….

Good to see case studies underlining the commitment to #Core20PLUS5 approach and health inequalities across the country and in West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership Sarah Smith Emm Sohail Abbas

Sickle cell disease is a genetic blood disorder affecting 17,000 people in England, with 250 new diagnoses yearly. It causes red blood cells to become sickle-shaped which can lead to a blood condition, haemolytic anaemia, when they’re destroyed faster than they’re replaced. 2/x

It’s an inherited condition, most common among people of Black African, Caribbean, Middle Eastern & South Asian heritage. Severity varies from person to person with symptoms from tiredness and shortness of breath to sickle cell crises in which severe pain can last for days. 3/x

Other symptoms include being prone to infection, delayed growth, strokes, lung problems and sight loss. It affects children and adults. Many need daily medication and regular blood transfusions. The disease and its treatment can have a huge impact on patients’ lives. 4/x

Which is why, in 2022, we launched the sickle cell care pathway quality improvement programme as part of our Core20Plus5 commitment to reducing healthcare inequalities. (For more on Core20Plus5: england.nhs.uk/about/equality…). Key sickle cell work achievements include…5/x

In January, we launched world-first blood group genetic test for sickle cell & thalassaemia patients. This will help more accurate matching for those who need transfusions, find the best compatible blood and reduce blood transfusion reactions. england.nhs.uk/2024/01/first-…. 7/x

In March we launched the country’s first pilot of a rapid response centre in Manchester so people experiencing a sickle cell crisis can get faster access to treatment. Four more are due to open in London later this year, helping hundreds of patients. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan… 8/x.

New digital care plans for sickle cell patients mean their notes can be shared more easily across NHS. A new e-learning module is helping educate NHS staff including how to help patients maintain good health and how to tell when there is an emergency. learninghub.nhs.uk/catalogue/NHSB… 9/x