Health Inequalities

ALL grades of clinicians, allied health professionals, advanced practitioners, staff grades and medical students are WELCOME to attend this engaging event.

This afternoon webinar will include the following talks:

2.00 pm
"Introducing a Neonatal Inclusivity Round"
Dr James Webbe, Neonatal Consultant and the Service Director for the NICU at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital; Honorary Clinical Lecturer, Section of Neonatal Medicine at Imperial College London

Talk Synopsis:

The talk will cover a discussion of how non-clinical factors for neonates and parents can affect the care that neonatal patients receive.  We will discuss how these factors can impact outcomes for patients and families, and how a neonatal inclusivity round can be implemented as a low-cost, impactful intervention to improve care during admissions. 

2.35 pm
“What the scale doesn't show: Complications and Experience of Children with excess Weight”
Dr Wing Tang, Consultant Paediatrician, Manchester University NHS FT

Talk synopsis:

Excess weight in children is increasingly common, affecting approximately one in five children in Year 6. However, excess weight is more than just a number on a scale. Behind those numbers are individual children with unique physical, emotional, and social experiences that can significantly affect their health, wellbeing, and daily lives.

Learning objectives:

1. To discuss complication associated with excess weight
2. Look at factors that contribute to excess weight in children, and discuss management strategies
3. Highlight patient experiences to improve understanding of the challenges faced by children and their families.

3.15 pm
Comfort Break

3.25 pm
"Young People Can! Youth Workers within Health"
Nicola Rigby, Youth Worker Service Manager, Manchester University NHS FT

Talk synopsis:
Introducing the MFT Youth Service - Engaging young people with long term health conditions in meaningful and supportive opportunities and activities, positive experiences and having their voice heard.

4.00 pm
Public health, social determinants of child health, and health inequalities
Dr Becky Walshe, ST1 Public Health and GP Registrar, Sefton Council

Brief synopsis / learning points:

1. Understand the role and functions of UK public health professionals and trainees
2. Discuss social determinants of child health and how these contribute to inequalities in child health outcomes

4.35 pm
Meeting Close