Upcoming events

The Health Inequalities programme aims to supports boards to make sense of health inequalities and embed it as a core part of the board’s business. These events are free to attend however please book your place in advance.

Webinars

Webinars are between 60-90 minutes. These events allow delegates to hear from expert speakers on the event topic, where they share theory, interventions and case studies. This is followed by a facilitated Q&A.

Monday 2 December 2024 | Using health literacy tools to reduce inequalities and improve patient experience

Overview:

This virtual webinar will take place on Monday 2 December from 2.15pm-3.45pm on Zoom.

This webinar is one of a series of events taking place within our Health inequalities programme.

 

Content:

This interactive online event will:

  • Discuss the impact of low reading levels and understanding of health information on patients' access to healthcare services and on poorer health outcomes.
  • Explore the role of 'health literacy' in providing clear and accessible verbal and written communication with patients and communities.
  • Share examples from trusts and systems that have committed to becoming 'health literate' organisations and how this meets their goals in reducing health inequalities and improving patient experience.
  • Provide an opportunity for delegates to share their own experiences and challenges of implementing 'health literacy. tools within their organisation.


Confirmed speakers:

  • Dr Mike Oliver - health psychologist.
  • Simon Watts - public health consultant, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.
  • Ryan Swiers - public health consultant, South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust and health literacy lead, North East and North Cumbria integrated care board.

 

How do I book?

This event is free to attend. This event is open to all NHS Providers members, including NHS trusts and integrated care systems, specifically board members and health inequalities leads.

Please book onto the event here.

Further details, including the agenda and joining instructions for the session, will be circulated in due course to those booked onto the event. Please do book your place to stay updated with event details.

Peer learning events

Peer learning events are between 75-90 minutes. These events allow delegates to have in-depth, facilitated breakout discussions and network with colleagues working on health inequalities.

Please check back for upcoming peer learning events

Please check back for upcoming peer learning events.

Previous events

To access previous event recordings, presentations and discussion notes, please explore the programme's resources page.

Contact us

If you have any questions about the programme and how it could support your trust, a case study to share, any speakers you would like to suggest for our upcoming events, or if you would like to speak with our team further about any of the resources, then please do get in touch. 

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