Dudley Health and Care Partnership is hosted by Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust. Although Dudley Health and Care Partnership is not a statutory organisation, there is a strong emphasis on strengthening the way in which local organisations work together and they are often referred to as place-based partnerships. We recognise that by working together, we can have the greatest impact on tackling issues that cause some of the biggest problems in our local communities which contribute towards health inequalities. We also know that it is important to listen to and work closely with our communities to help shape services that can make a difference and to understand what the issues are.
What are health inequalities?
Health inequalities are avoidable and unfair differences in health between different groups of people. These differences are often linked to factors like income, education, where people live, and their social or cultural background. For example, some people may not have access to healthy food, green space, or safe living conditions, which can make them more likely to get sick or die earlier than others. These inequalities can also be influenced by things like race, gender, or disability. Essentially, health inequalities happen when some people have better opportunities to live healthier lives than others.
