A Health in All Policies approach to tackling health inequalities

A ‘health in all policies’ (HiAP) approach provides a framework for local government to consider the health implications of every decision. A key principle of the approach is the recognition that good health depends on more than health care alone, emphasising the need to innovate and consider how health outcomes can be improved through other priority areas – from housing and employment, to education and transport.

 

Sharlene McGee, Policy Manager at The Health Foundation, will be sharing insights of the HiAP and sharing some of the opportunities and challenges of embedding health into policy and practice.

 

The Health Foundation is a UK-registered charity dedicated to building a healthier population and improving healthcare quality. Among many things, they conduct and commission research and analysis and shape policy and practice by influencing national and local government – acting as a catalyst for change and building skills, knowledge and capability.

 

This webinar will introduce you to an established approach to tackling health inequalities and encourage you to think about how your services can adopt this approach in a cooperative way.