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Health Inequality InsightsClimate Justice and Health CreationEpisode DescriptionDr Su Khant Chei (GP) welcomes Dr Honey Smith, a GP in Sheffield and Director at Greener Practice; and Dr Munro Stewart, a GP partner in Dundee and joint climate sustainability lead for RCGP Scotland. We discuss the urgency of addressing the climate crisis due to its knock-on impacts on public health.Key MessagesThe climate crisis is a health crisis, which affects the most vulnerable socioeconomic groups the most and therefore exacerbates health inequalities.Health creation seeks to address the root causes of ill health by...2025-06-0946 minHealth Inequality InsightsFrom Vision to Action: Leadership and ChangeEpisode DescriptionDr Su Khant Chei (GP) welcomes Sophie Edwards, an Organisational Development Consultant who is an expert in delivering complex change and improvement, and Dr Nadeeja Koralage, a GP partner with first-hand experience in leading change at her practice. We discuss what it takes to be a successful driving force for change in your organisation.Key MessagesAnyone can kick-start a process of change to tackle a health inequality from a hunch that something isn't working for a particular group.Start small, scale up: quality improvement methodologies such...2025-04-0742 minHealth Inequality InsightsThe Next Generation: Health Inequalities in Healthcare TrainingEpisode DescriptionIn this episode, Dr Su Khant Chei (GP) shares her own insights into how including a focus on health inequalities in different stages of healthcare training could have a crucial role in tackling health inequalities nationally and globally.Key MessagesPeople from different socioeconomic backgrounds face wildly different health outcomes — this manifests for example as an 18-year difference in life expectancy between countries, and a five-fold increase in mortality for women of minority ethnic groups in the UK.Healthcare students who receive specific teaching on he...2024-12-2013 minHealth Inequality InsightsInvisible Women: A Hard-to-Reach Vulnerable PopulationEpisode DescriptionDr Su Khant Chei (GP) and Dr Sean Liu (FY1) welcome Dr Ruth Beesley, a GP in Peterborough who runs a specialist clinic for vulnerable women who are homeless, have alcohol or drug addictions and engage in sex work. We discuss how as healthcare providers we could improve our ability to reach and support this group of people.Key MessagesWomen who are homeless, have substance addictions or engage in sex work are easily missed by the traditional healthcare system.This is due to logistical barriers such...2024-11-1233 minHealth Inequality InsightsAir We Breathe: Addressing Respiratory Health DisparityEpisode DescriptionDr Su Khant Chei (GP) and Dr Sean Liu (FY1) discuss respiratory health inequalities with Dr Jeyoung Lee, a GP and Respiratory Lead at Fenland Group Practice. We focus on why asthma and COPD disproportionately affect people from socioeconomically deprived backgrounds, and practical solutions to improve patients' managementKey MessagesAsthma has much greater mortality in the lowest socio-economic group - contributing factors include environmental and occupational exposure, access to healthcare and health literacy.It is important to educate patients/parents on the nature and management of...2024-10-0833 minHealth Inequality InsightsCivility Saves LivesEpisode DescriptionDr Su Khant Chei (GP) and Dr Sean Liu (FY1) discuss the Civility Saves Lives project with Dr Maria Clement, Consultant Paediatric Anaesthetist and Clinical Director for Health Inequality at Newcastle Hospitals. This is an initiative aimed at improving workplace culture and patient outcomes through promoting respect and professionalism.Key MessagesCivility Saves Lives raises awareness of the impact of civil and incivil behaviour on patient outcomes, and the growing evidence base for this.We explore practical experience of incivility and advice on promoting a...2024-08-0936 minHealth Inequality InsightsGypsy Roma and Traveller CommunityEpisode Description:Dr Ahkeb Hussain (GP) and Dr David Smith (Reader in social policy, Anglia Ruskin University) discuss health inequalities amongst the Gypsy, Traveller and Roma communities (GTR).Key Takeaways:· Background to the GTR community· Challenges these communities encounter when trying to access care· Common illnesses and health conditions prevalent within these communitiesFurther Reading:Resources1) https://www.gypsy-traveller.org/2) https://travellermovement.org.uk...2024-06-0637 minHealth Inequality InsightsHealth Inequalities and Cardiovascular diseaseEpisode Description:Dr Ahkeb Hussain (GP) and Dr Aseem Mishra (GP, Clinical lead CVD prevention across Greater Manchester) discuss health inequalities in the context of cardiovascular disease.Key Takeaways:· Understanding cardiovascular disease and how health inequalities are linked· Discussion of CORE20PLUS5 and why hypertension is so important· Learn more about the work Dr Aseem is doing across greater Manchester as the clinical lead of CVD prevention Further Reading:1) https://www.kingsfund...2024-05-0535 minHealth Inequality InsightsBoater CommunityEpisode Description:Dr Ahkeb Hussain (GP) and Victoria Lofts (Public Health specialist) discuss some of the health inequalities faced by the boater community which experience some of the worst health outcomes of any minority group in the UK. Key Takeaways:Learn about the boater community based in Wiltshire UKUnderstand some of the issues and challenges they faceDiscussion on some key points from the recent research carried out (strength based discussions and local survey)Learn about local teams and the innovative ways in which they have been able to provide support to t...2024-04-0535 minHealth Inequality InsightsDrugs and Substance MisuseEpisode Description:Dr Ahkeb Hussain (GP) and Mark Dowdall (Outreach team leader at Resolutions) discuss the topic of drugs and substance misuse, exploring trends, collaborative efforts, assessment approaches and different intervention strategies Key Takeaways:Understand the collaborative efforts that occur in specialised services in addressing substance misuseLearn strategies for navigating challenges in patient communication, approaching conversations sensitively and providing support for individuals facing substance misuse issuesResources Mentioned:1. https://www.changegrowlive.org/resolutions-drug-alcohol-service-luton2. https://noahenterprise.org/ Connect with Us:If...2024-02-0632 minHealth Inequality InsightsMigrant HealthEpisode Description:Dr Ahkeb Hussain (GP) and Dr Hiba Talha (GP) discuss migrant health, with a focus on how a GP practice in England provides care to the asylum seeker and refugee patient group. Key Takeaways:Understanding the difficulties asylum seekers and refugees faceChallenges in providing care to this patient group in primary careReferencesBritish Medical Association (2019), BMA refugee and asylum seeker health resource (Accessed, December 2023) https://www.bma.org.uk/media/1838/bma-refugee-and-asylum-seeker-health-resource-june-19.pdfKang C, Tomkow L, Farrington R (2019), Access to primary care for asylum s...2024-01-0621 minHealth Inequality InsightsHealth Inequalities within the homeless population groupEpisode Description:Dr Ahkeb Hussain (GP) and Janet Chin (Rough Sleeper Nurse Practitioner) discuss the issue of homelessness, with a specific focus on how a GP practice in England provides care to the homeless population group. Key Takeaways:Discuss homelessness and the primary health concerns within this patient groupUncover the role of primary care in assisting individuals experiencing homelessnessExplore barriers they encounter when accessing care and discuss strategies for mitigating themResources Mentioned:1. Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (2019), Rough Sleeping Statistics Autumn 2018, England (Accessed, Novemb...2023-12-0628 minHealth Inequality InsightsIntroduction to Health Inequality Insight podcast and meet your hostsEpisode Description:In this episode of Health Inequality Insights, we introduce you to the podcast's mission and goals. Your hosts Dr Ahkeb Hussain and Dr Rahhiel Riasat, provide an overview of what to expect from this podcast series and how it aims to help tackle health inequalities within healthcare.Key Takeaways:Discover the aims and objectives of the Health Inequality Insights podcast and how it aims to shed light on the issue of health inequalities within healthcare.Get to know your hosts; Dr Ahkeb Hussain and Dr Rahhiel...2023-11-0632 min