Our Dorset Health Inequalities Symposium

MULTIDISCIPLINARY LEARNING EVENT

Health professionals who wanted to learn more about health inequalities and how to work collaboratively to tackle them in Dorset attended the Health Inequalities Symposium at the Spire, Poole, on 01 February 2023. Bringing together experts and enthusiasts from across health, social care and the voluntary sector topics covered included:
– Addressing inequalities at PCN and ICS levels
– Inclusion Health
– Population Health Management
– Health Literacy
– Presentation of local case studies …and much more

The symposium was opened by Patricia Miller, Chief Executive Dorset’s ICB, (OBE) who engaged delegates to engage with health inequalities in an emotional way to bring the essential changes to ensure health is accessible to all.

Dr Maggie Kirk, Medical Director, HealthBus Trust, was invited to speak to health professionals about the work of the Trust and the challenges faced to ensure that those who are experiencing homelessness can access essential healthcare. Maggie spoke about access, patient experience, outcomes and cost-effectiveness of the service and its essential need for the most vulnerable in our community.

This event was open to any individual in Dorset who works or volunteers with people who are affected by health inequalities, or who wants to find out more.
There were lots of opportunities to network & share ideas throughout the day.