Health Inequalities Training
for Norfolk and Waveney
The Norfolk and Waveney Health Inequalities Training Programme is a blended learning programme, designed to support primary care staff in their understanding of Health Inequalities and the impacts of these to provide improved access, a better experience and improved health outcomes for underserved communities.
Successful completion of the training will support individuals in their journey to become a Health Inequalities Advocate within their organisation to promote the Health Inequalities Framework for Action principles, embed these guiding principles into their organisational ways of work and to signpost and support colleagues in their own development and understanding of these expectations.
Who is it for?
This training programme aims to support all Primary Care Workforce Teams across the system including General Practice, Optometry, Pharmacy and Dental providers.
Whilst there are no strict entry requirements, other than membership of the Primary Care Workforce within the Norfolk and Waveney system, it is anticipated that participants will be working in a position of leadership and/or hold a professional registration.
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The launch event is a 30-minute interactive webinar to provide further information to primary care providers and any other relevant stakeholders on the training programme including the anticipated participant journey, training content and expected learning outcomes along with practical information on how to book, locations and timelines.
Thursday 16th January 2025
1.00-1.30pm
Delivered by MedAll
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Locations
- What are Health Inequalities?
- The burden of Health Inequalities and impact on experience and outcomes for individuals and populations
- The differences between equality and equity
- Measuring Health Inequalities in services, experience and outcomes
- Health Inequalities Framework for Action
- Core20Plus approach
- Legal implications of Health Inequalities and the legal duties including the Equality act, NHS statement on information, Health and Social Care Act and NHS constitution
- My role as an individual in reducing health inequalities in my area/organisation and beyond
- Practicalities of using engagement and data driven approaches to understand population health needs and identify specific health inequalities
- Becoming a Health Inequalities Advocate within my organisation
On completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe and appreciate the differences between equality and equity
- Recognise the interconnected relationship between equality, diversity and inclusion
- Recognise the causes and measures of Health Inequalities in services, experience and outcomes for individuals and populations both generally and localised to Norfolk and Waveney
- Discuss the Health Inequalities Framework for Action ambitions and the Core20Plus approach and local data
- Appreciate the legal implications of Health Inequalities and the legal duties including the Equality Act, NHS statement on information, Health and Social Care Act and NHS constitution
- Reflect upon the role of individual health and care professionals in reducing Health Inequalities including data recording and self-assessment
- Discuss the practicalities of using engagement and data driven approaches to explore and understanding local population needs and identify specific health inequalities
Date | Time | Venue | Registration Link |
Thursday 20th February 2025 | 1.30pm – 4.30pm | Norman Centre, Norwich | Register 20th February |
Tuesday 11th March 2025 | 1.30pm – 4.30pm | Wells-next-the-Sea Coastal Hub | Register 11th March |
Thursday 10th April 2025 | 1.30pm – 4.30pm | Gaywood Church Rooms, Kings Lynn | Register 10th April |
Wednesday 4th June 2025 | 1.30pm – 4.30pm | Charles Burrell Centre, Thetford | Register 4th June |
Thursday 10th July 2025 | 1.30pm – 4.30pm | Great Yarmouth and Waveney – Venue TBC | Register 10th July |
Certificates of participation are available to all attendees on submission of evaluation and handouts for each course are available for future reference via the MedAll platform.
Using your NHS email to register with MedAll will expedite verification which will allow you unlimited access to your certificate and reflective notes for CPD and revalidation. If you have a different email provider or are new to MedAll, click here for a helpful guide on registration and verification.
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Norwich
20th February 2024
1.30pm- 4.30pm
Venue:
Norman Centre: Appleyard Room
Bignold Rd
Norwich
NR3 2QZ
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Wells-next-the-Sea
11th March 2024
1.30pm- 4.30pm
Venue:
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Kings Lynn
10th April 2024
1.30pm- 4.30pm
Venue:
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Thetford
4th June 2024
1.30pm- 4.30pm
Venue:
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Great Yarmouth and Waveney
10th July 2024
1.30pm- 4.30pm
Venue:
Town Hall Great Yarmouth
Hall Plain
Great Yarmouth
NR30 2QF
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The Community of Practice will be a series of interactive webinars, led by the trainer, accessible to all who complete the half-day training session. The Community of Practice aims to reinforce the learning content, provide an opportunity for participants to connect/reconnect with fellow learners, share their progress and plan the next steps in their journey to becoming a Health Inequalities Advocate.
Delivered online via MedAll
All attendees MUST have completed the in-person half-day training
Certificates of participation are available to all attendees on submission of evaluation and handouts for each course are available for future reference via the MedAll platform.
Using your NHS email to register with MedAll will expedite verification which will allow you unlimited access to your certificate and reflective notes for CPD and revalidation. If you have a different email provider or are new to MedAll, click here for a helpful guide on registration and verification.
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Our selected Trainer, Joanne Haws, is a Registered Nurse with 30 years of experience in clinical practice, education and training both nationally and within the Norfolk and Waveney health systems. Her clinical speciality is cardiovascular disease prevention, where she has led many projects and initiatives focussed on reducing health inequalities.
As a Faculty Member and former Non-Executive Director of the National Association of Primary Care (NAPC) Joanne has been at the forefront of driving the Population Health Improvement (PHI) agenda. She has been a facilitator on the NAPC National CARE Programme, supporting front line healthcare workers to develop leadership skills and resilience, underpinned by the principles of PHI. She has also developed a CARE Masterclass that explores the impact of the wider determinants of health on individual and population health outcomes.
Joanne has also been a Clinical Consultant to the National CLEAR Programme, supporting clinicians and organisations to deliver transformation and redesign to enhance the care of patients and populations. Joanne is a proud native of North Norfolk where she is involved in many community activities including being the Chair of Wells Sea Cadets and a PCC Member of Sculthorpe Church.
Joanne is an acclaimed clinical trainer, who consistently achieves positive evaluation feedback from participants in a variety of roles across the spectrum of health and social care. Over the past 20 years she has delivered training on behalf of Smart Health Solutions, Learn With Nurses, Education for Health, Anglia Stroke and Heart Network, the British Heart Foundation and the National Association of Primary Care, along with a number of professional societies in the field of cardiovascular disease and NHS organisations across Norfolk and Waveney. Joanne particularly enjoys the opportunity to deliver face to face training but is highly experienced in engaging learners remotely via online platforms and through publication of her work.
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“The trainer made us all feel at ease and really comfortable to ask questions”
Practice Nurse
“I just wish I could spend a whole day with Joanne and ask all the questions I need, she is amazing”
Nurse Practitioner
“I have a much better understanding of this area, and it will enable me to take a more holistic approach and broaden my consultations. I feel empowered!”
Clinical Pharmacist
“Loved the really practical focus and use of case studies, really enabled me to apply the information to my own practice”
Paramedic
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