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Fuel poverty scheme linked to reduction in GP appointments

By Liz Wells 03 March 2026

A scheme to reduce the impact of fuel poverty on vulnerable people has been linked to a near 10% reduction in GP appointments, a new report reveals.

NIHR

NIHR funding to tackle inequalities in cardiovascular disease

By Liz Wells 03 March 2026

NIHR is investing £50m into supporting new research into tackling inequalities in cardiovascular disease.

HEALTH INEQUALITIES

Black women face 'major barriers' to menopause support

By Liz Wells 02 March 2026

Black women in the UK are entering menopause severely under informed, under supported, and often dismissed by healthcare professionals, new research reveals.

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST CSU

Recapturing the momentum

23 February 2026

Why health inequalities matter now more than ever, writes Andrew Fenton, director for population health and inequalities, NHS South, Central and West CSU

NICE

NICE makes major changes to type 2 diabetes treatment

By Liz Wells 20 February 2026

New NICE guidance will see millions of diabetes patients will get access to medicines that protect the heart and kidneys, while NHS savings of £560m from using generic dapagliflozin.

HEALTH INEQUALITIES

Families to have better access to childhood vaccinations

By Liz Wells 02 January 2026

A new £2m pilot will see health visitors reach families facing barriers to vaccines, to ensure more children are protected.

CENTRE FOR POPULATION HEALTH

Building a better future

By Lee Peart 08 December 2025

Ways to address the shocking inequalities in children’s health were discussed at the Centre for Population Health’s Strongest Start conference in Newcastle-upon-Tyne

WOMEN'S HEALTH

Government to renew Women's Health Strategy

By Liz Wells 23 October 2025

The Women’s Health Strategy is set to be renewed to address 'longstanding barriers', the government has announced.

DIGITAL

Welsh health board helps BSL signers communicate with healthcare providers

By Liz Wells 06 October 2025

Powys Teaching Health Board is using a free app to help BSL signers to communicate with their healthcare providers.

NHS RACE AND HEALTH OBSERVATORY

Digital platform tackles health inequalities

By Liz Wells 13 August 2025

NHS Race and Health Observatory has launched a new interactive digital platform centred on supporting healthcare organisations to tackle inequalities in health.

PREVENTION

Government-funded projects to help bring healthy food to those who need it most

By Liz Wells 08 July 2025

Households that may struggle to eat nutritious meals due to a lack of accessible healthy options are to receive government support through six projects across the UK, the Science and Technology Pet...