Community of Practice - Reducing Healthcare Inequalities

Community of Practice - Reducing Healthcare Inequalities

Join us at our Community of Practice event where we'll discuss ways to reduce healthcare inequalities together!

Date and time

Wed, 21 May 2025 09:00 - 15:15 GMT+1

Location

The Salvation Army

Booth Street Castleford WF10 1SA United Kingdom

About this event

  • Event lasts 6 hours 15 minutes
  • No venue parking

Community of Practice - Reducing Healthcare Inequalities

Join us at The Salvation Army, Castleford for a day of learning and collaboration focused on Reducing Healthcare Inequalities. This event brings together healthcare professionals and VCSE organisations to discuss strategies and best practices. Come share your experiences, gain insights, and network with like-minded individuals. Let's work together to make a positive impact on healthcare access and outcomes for all members of our community. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the change!

Speakers include:

Amrit Reyat, Strategic Programmes & Health Inequalities Lead, Wakefield - The Wakefield Picture

Dr Llinos Jones, Respiratory Consultant, MYTT - Straight Talking - Adult literacy, and ensuring your patient understands the health information you give them

Sophie Peel, SWYPFT - Increasing uptake of NHS Health Checks for people with SMI, a co-production approach

Dr Amanda Stocks and Gareth Hamlet - Young People and Vaping

Stop Smoking Service - Evaluation of Innovative Incentives to support Routine and Manual workers to stop smoking & New Service Relaunch

Trinity PCN and Leeds GATE - healthcare outreach for Gypsies and Travellers

Laura Dixon - Blood Pressure Community Champions - blood pressure checks for people who don't come forward to the GP

We have discussion workshops and time for networking.


Frequently asked questions

Is the venue accessible?

The venue has good accessibility. If you have any accessibility needs, please mention when booking and we will contact you to discuss how we can best meet them.

Is there parking at the venue?

There is no parking at the venue. Please use public car parks. Railway Station car park has a maximum stay of 10 hours. (WF10 1SA). Both the Train Station and the Bus Station are 2 mins walk from the venue and delegates are encouraged to use public transport if possible.

Is lunch provided?

Lunch and refreshments are provided. If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know when booking.

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