4. Stark differences
Unfair and avoidable differences in health
Arise due to different conditions
Born, live, work and age in
These determine how easy it is for us to access
People at risk of HI find it the hardest to access
This can change with your help
6. Facts
Post code is more important than the genetic code in predicting death
Instead of focusing on preventing death we need to focus on Living Well
Mental distress is over medicalised in the most deprived areas
7. Effects on us – Allostatic load
Reduction in Joy at work
Burnout
Reduced productivity
Adverse health outcomes
Absenteism/presenteism
Toxic work environments
Low morale
8. What is my role as a Health Care Practitioner in tackling
HI
Between us we have over 4 million contacts a week
Public really values our advice
Helping them connect with services that can help meet
their needs
Join forces with other allied healthcare practitioners
Speak up at meetings to give your views
Every little helps
9. Communities of practice – Deprivation
medicine
People who share a common goal/passion
How to help people Living well
Who will benefit with regular interactions
Has a level of expertise or experience around a topic
Source of support
Discussion topics guided by membership
Our NEL data
Mental distress
Building resilience
Deep End medicine
Neurodiversity and Us
Homelessness
11. Our Community of Practice
Every third Wednesday of the month
Virtually at 12:30 for an hour
Join us through event bright
Various topics guided by our attendees
Multi - professional team across NEL
Email uzma.Haque@nhs.net to join
Whats app group 07980878361
Next is on the 18th of October 2023