Healthcare inequalities are unfair and avoidable differences in health across the population, and within different groups in society. 

The NHS Long Term plan has the reduction of health inequalities at its core, and it is one of the College’s strategic priorities. We want every patient across the UK to be able to receive the best care possible, despite their circumstances, background, or characteristics, and to ensure that general practice, as an anchor institution within communities, can continue to champion the reduction of these inequalities. To this end, we are committed to supporting you – GPs and the wider healthcare team; you play a pivotal role in addressing health inequalities as firsthand witnesses of the health and social issues experienced by socioeconomically-deprived communities.

The health inequalities hub has been written by GPs who understand the pressures you face. It contains a variety of learning resources from eLearning modules to podcasts you can listen to on-the-go, and recordings you can catch up on.  There are toolkits, frameworks and even a short ‘what you need to know in 10 clicks’ summary.

The health inequalities hub and eLearning courses are free to access for any healthcare professional and non-RCGP members in the UK.