Reducing Health Inequalities for People Living with Frailty in vulnerable populations

Reducing Health Inequalities for People Living with Frailty A resource for commissioners, service providers and health, care and support staff
Friends, Families and Travellers 6 October 2020

• This resource shares practical recommendations and examples of how commissioners, service providers and health, care and support staff can successfully overcome barriers to healthcare for people at greater risk of frailty, including people experiencing deprivation, people who are homeless, people experiencing substance misuse, people with learning disabilities, LGB&T people, people with mental health needs, people from Gypsy and Traveller communities, and vulnerable migrants.

Digital innovations tested to support vulnerable people during COVID-19 outbreak

Digital innovations tested to support vulnerable people during COVID-19 outbreak
DHSC, Ministry for Housing Communities and Local Government 24 April 2020

• New parents, unpaid carers, the homeless, young people and cancer patients could benefit from digital solutions as part of the TechForce19 challenge. 18 innovative digital solutions have been awarded up to £25,000 under the TechForce19 challenge. Including:
• Feebris for the most vulnerable who are isolating – an app to help carers identify health risks and deterioration within elderly communities
• Neurolove.org to support young people with mental health – a platform providing a friendly ear and human support for young people to help them to keep virtually social and safe online
• Peppy for parents – helping parents-to-be and new parents remotely access trusted, convenient advice from perinatal and mental health issues
• Vinehealth for cancer patients – a mobile app to support cancer patients during treatment and easily track and understand their care, including their symptoms, side effects, appointments and medications
• Beam for the homeless population – a digital platform to support the homeless by taking referrals from local authorities and homeless charities, to ensure goods are funded, delivered and documented

Community-centred practice: applying All Our Health

Community-centred practice: applying All Our Health - Guidance
PHE 14 November 2018

• The core principles for healthcare professionals of community-centred approaches for improving the health and wellbeing of marginalised groups and vulnerable individuals.
• Includes action points for front line healthcare professionals, team leader/manager, senior/strategic leader and a discussion of approaches to understanding local needs and measuring impact.

Inclusion Health Audit Tool

Inclusion Health Audit Tool
VCSE Health and Wellbeing Alliance

• This online tool hopes to help organisations to audit engagement with groups identified as experiencing the worst health inequalities in the UK. It aims to provide a tailored guide to help embed action on tackling health inequalities into everyday activities. 
• This inlcudes
• Gypsies and Travellers,
• homeless people,
• vulnerable migrants,
• sex workers,
• people in contact with the criminal justice system,
• people with learning disabilities and more.