Training
Health inequalities for people impacted by cancer is an important issue which all healthcare professionals should address.
The 123 Approach to Health Inequalities training empowers you to make a real impact within your own role, and offers continued support beyond the training course.
To access the resources and ongoing support, visit our 123 Approach NHS Futures workspace.
Health Inequalities Staff Network
Do you work within cancer services and have an interest in health inequalities?
A Health Inequalities Staff Network has been established by CMCA to bring together NHS colleagues who have an interest in tackling health inequalities.
The group meets for one hour on a monthly-basis to give updates, share best practice, seek feedback and offer/receive support.
The Network is open to all colleagues working within cancer services (primary care, secondary care, CCGs etc.), whether you are new to health inequalities or are experienced within the field.
For more information, contact ccf-tr.hipe@nhs.net
Health Inequality and Patient Engagement Champions
HIPE Champions are a network of volunteers from across the teams and departments of Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance.
In addition to their existing roles, they support the embedding of HIPE within the culture of the Alliance by role modelling best practice and acting as a point of contact for HIPE within their own area of work.
HIPE Champions also help to drive cultural change across the region by advocating for and supporting the principles of our training, the 123 Approach to Health Inequalities.
The role of the HIPE Champion is important as they facilitate quality improvement by supporting people to consider health inequalities within projects and prompt conversations around it, which in turn helps to remove barriers and improve patient experience.
Patient Experience and Quality of Life
There are a number of national surveys which aim to measure a patient’s experience of care during diagnosis and treatment of cancer, as well as their experience of living with and beyond cancer. An NHS Future Workspace is available to support professionals in promoting and interpreting data from the:
- Cancer Quality of Life Survey,
- National Cancer Patient Experience Survey,
- Under 16 Cancer Patient Experience Survey, and
- Local Cancer Patient Experience Survey.
You can find tools and resources including communication toolkits, locally developed and accessible promotional materials, guidance materials and links to the Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Quality of Life Dashboard.
Information about health inequalities in Cheshire and Merseyside
CMCA has produced a document that is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of health inequalities at Place level across Cheshire and Merseyside, highlighting key protected characteristics, social determinants of health, and local demographic data.
It is intended for use by healthcare professionals, commissioners, policymakers, service planners, and partner organisations involved in actions to reduce health inequalities and improving patient outcomes within the region.
The information supports evidence-based decision-making, service development, and targeted interventions, and may also be used for training, awareness-raising, and strategic planning purposes.