[Laura Freeborn]

The third phase of the Health Inequalities Scrutiny Programme seeks to continue and build on the work within the successful programme to date.

Phase three – will focus on the more vulnerable within our society that suffer from poor health outcomes and health inequalities. Inclusion Health seeks to drive improvements, mainly through system reform and clinical leadership, to ensure everyone gets the care they need, regardless of their needs or circumstances. It also strives to ensure policies and programmes across health and the wider determinants of health consider the needs of those with multiple problems, resulting in equitable access to quality care for all.

Five new areas have been recruited;

Warrington - Homelessness and rough sleepers
Newham - Sex workers
Westminster - Sex workers
Southwark - Gypsies and travellers
South Somerset - Gypsies and travellers

For more infomation about phase three and the rest of the programme visit the health inequalities section of our website