There is a buzz of activity within organisations in the NHS and Social Care to get the infrastructure in place to address and reduce inequalities in health in the UK.

Yet is it right to wait until that infrastructure is in place before we start to make the difference that needs to be made? Is it just the infrastructure that needs to change or is it also about the fundamental culture within our organisations that need to align with the vision to reduce inequalities? Isn’t now the ideal time to upskill our leaders and front-line staff so they are equipped to holistically deliver their services and interactions with this aligned culture?

This one day live online event provides leaders, managers, GP partners, organisational heads and commissioners the opportunity to step back from day to day pressures and gain new insight into how they can make a substantial reduction in the health inequalities in their communities.

By reviewing the fallen hurdles of past inequality initiatives, sharing ideas and best practice this event provides a safe forum to brainstorm ideas that can work at a grass roots level. You will come away with clarity on how you can lead the change, an expanded support network and an array of tools to take away with you to help you overcome future challenges.

Summary of items to be covered:

The real-life impact of inequalities on mental, social and physical health

What stops people engaging with the health and social care facilities in their area and taking ownership of their own health outcomes

Why the lack of person-centre care widens the inequality gap and how to overcome the challenges of person-centred care

Brainstorming and sharing ideas including what has worked and where previous projects have fallen down

Identification of the gaps between NHS strategy and implementation at the operational level and how/if these gaps can be overcome

Understanding your own leadership responsibilities and the support you need

The underlying factors that cause the challenge of people in your organisation not being committed to change

Tips to combat the issue of partnership organisations prioritising conflicting interests and how to optimise communication

How to identity the steps needed for cultural change

Identifying the key issues behind staff retention and motivation

Paucity of training for staff and clinicians and how this can be addressed

Special guest speakers to be announced