Health inequalities are unfair and avoidable differences in health across a population.
They arise because of the conditions in which we are born, grow, live, work and age.
These conditions influence our opportunities for good health, as well as how we think, feel and act. And this shapes our overall health and wellbeing.
Health inequalities exist across England, with almost 20 extra years of healthy life enjoyed by those in the most affluent areas compared with those in the most deprived areas.
How we're tackling health inequalities
70%
discretionary spend target in areas of high deprivation
1 million
patients to benefit from Healthy Places projects
600
projects progressed that help transform the NHS
100
new social prescribing sites delivered
Reducing health inequalities is a key NHS priority. And as an NHS estates partner, NHSPS is committed to creating better health outcomes for communities through our Healthy Places programme.
This case study highlights eight projects we’ve delivered in areas of high deprivation in the North, South, Midlands and London as part of our programme. All resulting in improved healthcare facilities that are accessible, modern and fit for purpose. And, following Lord Darzi’s recent report on NHS performance, they support the governments three big shifts that need to happen to create a modern health service that will meet the needs of our changing population:
- Moving care from hospitals to the community - bringing care closer to where people live.
- Embracing digital transformation - leveraging technology and digital approaches to modernise the NHS
- Shifting from treatment to prevention - reducing the amount of time people spend in ill health by prioritising prevention and early intervention.
Learn more about our projects
Living Well Hub, Warrington
We partnered with Warrington and Halton Teach Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to deliver a £3m multi-use healthcare hub, improving community engagement for over 5,000 people.
Lever Chambers Health Centre, Bolton
We partnered with Warrington and Halton Teach Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to deliver a £3m multi-use healthcare hub, improving community engagement for over 5,000 people.
Blyth Health Centre, Blyth
We partnered with Northumbria Foundation Trust and the local GP practice to deliver the new healthcare facility. The increased primary care capacity benefitted over 13,000 people.
Norton Place, Shoeburyness
We partnered with Mid and South Essex ICB to transform a residential space into much needed additional primary care accommodation for 37,000 local people.
Mount Gould Hospital, Plymouth
We partnered with NHS Devon ICB, CHP and Livewell. Unlocking funding to deliver an overall efficient estate solution and creating better health outcomes for 20,000 people.
Child Development Centre, Crawley
We partnered with Sussex ICB and Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust, reconfiguring space to provide modern accommodation and services for children and their families.
Somers Town Medical Practice, London
We partnered with North Central London ICB to reconfigure and refurbish space at this property. The £0.9m build increased capacity and improved facilities for 16,000 patients.
RSH Western Hospital, Southampton
We partnered with HIOW ICB and local health trusts - developing a vision for how the Mary Seacole wing on the RSH campus could better be used and improved to support the ICB clinical strategy.
Want to learn more?
Get in touch with our team to learn more about how we can help you with your project.
