Health Inequalities are avoidable and unfair differences in access to health, and experiences and outcomes of health. Things that sometimes impact health inequalities include:<\/p>\n
Find out more on our\u00a0overview of health inequalities<\/a>\u00a0page.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Health inequity is stark throughout Dorset, which has only become more severe since COVID-19. A resident of West Highcliffe is now expected to live 10 years more than a resident of Boscombe West.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> The health inequalities team have been tasked with reducing health inequalities in Dorset. To tackle the social injustice, the Dorset ICS has designed five themes for their programme.<\/p>\n You can find out more on our\u00a0tackling health inequalities<\/a>\u00a0page.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> There is a pressing social justice and economic case for addressing health inequalities. People living in the most deprived areas will die on average seven years earlier than those dying in the richest neighbourhoods. Those living in deprived areas do not only die younger, but also have less quality of life, as they are more likely to live with disability. It is estimated that these health inequalities cost \u00a336 billion to \u00a340 billion a year.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> We would love:<\/p>\n You can send any new materials to us via\u00a0Contact Us.<\/a>\u00a0Alternatively, you can explore our online events on our\u00a0Events<\/a>\u00a0page, or peruse our\u00a0Virtual Academy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> The Virtual Academy runs in all web browsers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Follow this link<\/a>\u00a0for the Virtual Academy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Please send any materials to use via\u00a0Contact Us.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> No, it is free and open to use for all!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> If you\u2019re new to health inequalities, start with the base section. If you\u2019re already familiar, explore the climb or even the summit for more advanced content.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> They are collated from well-respected organisations, quality assured by both our team and panels, and then approved to be included in the academy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> A way to interact with experts working on health inequalities, to network, and to create a community that fosters addressing health inequalities together.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>How are health inequalities relevant to Dorset?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>What does our health inequalities programme do?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Why are health inequalities important to address?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>How can I get involved?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Virtual Academy<\/h3><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Which web browsers are supported?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>How can I find the Virtual Academy?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>How can I suggest other materials for the Virtual Academy?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Do I need to sign in to access the Virtual Academy?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span> What do the levels of complexity in the Virtual Academy mean?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Where do your materials come from?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Online events<\/h3><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>What are the online events?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>When is the next online event?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>