Source: Report prepared by the Inquiry Panel on Health Equity for the North of England
Publication format: pdf
Date of publication: September 2014
Summary of driver: This inquiry was commissioned by Public Health England in February 2014, to examine Health Inequalities affecting the North of England. It was led by an independent Review Panel of academics, policy makers and practitioners from the North of England. It is part of ‘Health Equity North’ created to address health inequalities. It intends to make recommendations to address the social inequalities in health in the North of England compared to the rest of the country.
Key features of driver: The document is split into a number of chapters which cover:
- Principles and processes of the Inquiry
- Current policy context
- Evidence
- Making the following recommendations:
- Tackle poverty and economic equality
- Promote healthy development in early childhood
- Increase the influence of the public in allocation of health resources
- Strengthen the role of the health sector in promoting health equity
Primary audience: Public Health Teams
Impact on library policy/practice: Provide evidence and current awareness services linked to the 4 recommendations
Date last updated: 19th February 2016
Due for review: 19th February 2016
Group member responsible: Tracey Pratchett
Tagged: Health inequalities, North, Public health, Social inequalities