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View article: Impact of a Distress Brief Intervention on Suicidal Ideation, Suicide Attempts and Self-harm in the immediate, short and longer term: a mixed method evaluation study protocol
Impact of a Distress Brief Intervention on Suicidal Ideation, Suicide Attempts and Self-harm in the immediate, short and longer term: a mixed method evaluation study protocol Open
Background The Distress Brief Intervention (DBI) is a new approach aimed at reducing distress and is embedded in Scotland’s suicide prevention and mental health strategies. People in distress can be referred to DBI by front-line healthcare…
View article: Poverty proofing healthcare: A qualitative study of barriers to accessing healthcare for low-income families with children in northern England
Poverty proofing healthcare: A qualitative study of barriers to accessing healthcare for low-income families with children in northern England Open
Poverty impacts negatively on children’s health and future life chances. Access to the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) is based on clinical need rather than the ability to pay but horizontal inequities in access exist. Children North Ea…
View article: Does tackling poverty related barriers to education improve school outcomes? Evidence from the North East of England.
Does tackling poverty related barriers to education improve school outcomes? Evidence from the North East of England. Open
Poverty related barriers to education perpetuate inequalities in educational attainment which lead to inequalities in income, health, and happiness in later life. While schools cannot tackle poverty directly, they can implement policies th…
View article: How to address the inverse care law and increase GP recruitment in areas of socioeconomic deprivation: a qualitative study of GP trainees’ views and experiences in the UK
How to address the inverse care law and increase GP recruitment in areas of socioeconomic deprivation: a qualitative study of GP trainees’ views and experiences in the UK Open
Background The Deep End network in the North East and North Cumbria (NENC) was set up to tackle health inequalities in general practice. One aim is to address the inverse care law and improve recruitment of GPs, which is known to be especi…
View article: Socioeconomic inequalities in vaccine uptake: A global umbrella review
Socioeconomic inequalities in vaccine uptake: A global umbrella review Open
This global umbrella review aimed to synthesise evidence of socioeconomic inequalities in the uptake of routine vaccinations and identify the mechanisms that may contribute to the association. To our knowledge, no attempt has been made to …
View article: Poverty Proofing health care: a qualitative study of barriers to accessing health care for low income families with children in Northern England
Poverty Proofing health care: a qualitative study of barriers to accessing health care for low income families with children in Northern England Open
Poverty impacts negatively on children’s health and future life chances. Access to the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) is based on clinical need rather than the ability to pay but horizontal inequities in access exist. Children North Ea…
View article: “A change in the narrative, a change in consensus”: the role of Deep End networks in supporting primary care practitioners serving areas of blanket socioeconomic deprivation
“A change in the narrative, a change in consensus”: the role of Deep End networks in supporting primary care practitioners serving areas of blanket socioeconomic deprivation Open
England's primary care crisis threatens the ability of general practice to play its role in the latest attempts to address the nation's stubbornly persistent health inequalities. The primary care crisis is particularly acute in areas of bl…
View article: “I'll meet you at our bench”: Adaptation, Innovation and Resilience among VCSE organisations who supported marginalised and minoritised communities during the COVID-19 pandemic in Northern England – A Qualitative Focus Group Study
“I'll meet you at our bench”: Adaptation, Innovation and Resilience among VCSE organisations who supported marginalised and minoritised communities during the COVID-19 pandemic in Northern England – A Qualitative Focus Group Study Open
Background The Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated pre-existing inequalities and increased adversity and challenges for vulnerable and marginalised communities worldwide. In the UK, the Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector…
View article: Experiences of Non-Pharmaceutical Primary Care Interventions for Common Mental Health Disorders in Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Groups: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Studies
Experiences of Non-Pharmaceutical Primary Care Interventions for Common Mental Health Disorders in Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Groups: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Studies Open
Common mental health disorders (CMDs) disproportionately affect people experiencing socioeconomic disadvantage. Non-pharmaceutical interventions, such as ‘social prescribing’ and new models of care and clinical practice, are becoming incre…
View article: Impact of a social prescribing intervention in North East England on adults with type 2 diabetes: the SPRING_NE multimethod study
Impact of a social prescribing intervention in North East England on adults with type 2 diabetes: the SPRING_NE multimethod study Open
Background Link worker social prescribing enables health-care professionals to address patients’ non-medical needs by linking patients into various services. Evidence for its effectiveness and how it is experienced by link workers and clie…
View article: Impact of a link worker social prescribing intervention on non-elective admitted patient care costs: A quasi-experimental study
Impact of a link worker social prescribing intervention on non-elective admitted patient care costs: A quasi-experimental study Open
Healthcare systems in many countries are enthusiastically adopting link worker social prescribing interventions that aim to tackle the social determinants of health by linking patients to voluntary and community sector activities and sourc…
View article: Developing a research agenda for social prescribing in the UK using lessons from the US
Developing a research agenda for social prescribing in the UK using lessons from the US Open
Social prescribing' is a central component of NHS England's long-term plan to provide more personalised care and reduce health inequalities.In social prescribing programmes, general practice staff refer patients to 'link workers' who conne…
View article: Non-pharmaceutical primary care interventions to improve mental health in deprived populations: a systematic review
Non-pharmaceutical primary care interventions to improve mental health in deprived populations: a systematic review Open
Background Common mental health disorders are especially prevalent among people from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds. Non-pharmaceutical primary care interventions, such as social prescribing and collaborative care, provide alt…
View article: Intervention components of link worker social prescribing programmes: A scoping review
Intervention components of link worker social prescribing programmes: A scoping review Open
In the United Kingdom (UK), link worker social prescribing has emerged as an option to improve long-term condition management and address primary care patients' non-medical needs by linking patients with community-based activities and supp…
View article: Socioeconomic Inequalities and Vaccine Uptake: An Umbrella Review Protocol
Socioeconomic Inequalities and Vaccine Uptake: An Umbrella Review Protocol Open
The effectiveness of immunization is widely accepted: it can successfully improve health outcomes by reducing the morbidity and mortality associated with vaccine-preventable diseases. In the era of pandemics, there is a pressing need to id…
View article: Social prescribing during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study of service providers’ and clients’ experiences
Social prescribing during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study of service providers’ and clients’ experiences Open
Background COVID-19 public health restrictions, such as social distancing and self-isolation, have been particularly challenging for vulnerable people with health conditions and/or complex social needs. Link worker social prescribing is wi…
View article: Which Non-Pharmaceutical Primary Care Interventions Reduce Inequalities in Common Mental Health Disorders? A Protocol for a Systematic Review of Quantitative and Qualitative Studies
Which Non-Pharmaceutical Primary Care Interventions Reduce Inequalities in Common Mental Health Disorders? A Protocol for a Systematic Review of Quantitative and Qualitative Studies Open
Common mental health disorders (CMDs) represent a major public health concern and are particularly prevalent in people experiencing disadvantage or marginalisation. Primary care is the first point of contact for people with CMDs. Pharmaceu…
View article: P49 COVID-19 at the deep end: experiences of primary care staff working in the most deprived areas of England during the COVID-19 pandemic
P49 COVID-19 at the deep end: experiences of primary care staff working in the most deprived areas of England during the COVID-19 pandemic Open
Background COVID-19 is disproportionately impacting people in low-income communities. Primary care staff in areas of high blanket deprivation (also known as the 'Deep End') have unique insights into the challenges posed by the pandemic. We…
View article: P109 Managing disruption at a distance: unequal experiences of people living with long-term conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic
P109 Managing disruption at a distance: unequal experiences of people living with long-term conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic Open
Rationale COVID-19 'lockdown' restrictions profoundly disrupted lives and often adversely affected health and wellbeing. Those who are clinically more vulnerable to COVID-19 due to living with long term conditions (LTCs) were at most risk …
View article: OP87 Co-designing a deep end GP network for the North East and North Cumbria (NENC)
OP87 Co-designing a deep end GP network for the North East and North Cumbria (NENC) Open
Background From their Scottish origins in 2009, Deep End GP networks are being established all over the UK and further afield in Ireland and Australia. Formed of primary care practitioners in areas of high blanket socioecocomic deprivation…
View article: Evaluation of a Community Health Worker Social Prescribing Program Among UK Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Evaluation of a Community Health Worker Social Prescribing Program Among UK Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Open
In this study of UK adults with type 2 diabetes, a social prescribing program with referral to CHWs targeting patients' social needs and health behaviors was associated with improved HbA1c levels, suggesting that holistic CHW interventions…
View article: COVID-19 at the Deep End: A Qualitative Interview Study of Primary Care Staff Working in the Most Deprived Areas of England during the COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID-19 at the Deep End: A Qualitative Interview Study of Primary Care Staff Working in the Most Deprived Areas of England during the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
COVID-19 is disproportionately impacting people in low-income communities. Primary care staff in deprived areas have unique insights into the challenges posed by the pandemic. This study explores the impact of COVID-19 from the perspective…
View article: Intergenerational equity, equality and reciprocity in economically and politically turbulent times: narratives from across generations
Intergenerational equity, equality and reciprocity in economically and politically turbulent times: narratives from across generations Open
The concept of intergenerational fairness has taken hold across Europe since the 2008 financial crisis. In the United Kingdom (UK), focus on intergenerational conflict has been further sharpened by the 2016 ‘Brexit’ vote to take the UK out…
View article: Interventions to reduce inequalities in avoidable hospital admissions: explanatory framework and systematic review protocol
Interventions to reduce inequalities in avoidable hospital admissions: explanatory framework and systematic review protocol Open
Introduction Internationally there is pressure to contain costs due to rising numbers of hospital admissions. Alongside age, socioeconomic disadvantage is the strongest risk factor for avoidable hospital admission. This equity-focussed sys…
View article: ‘What works here doesn’t work there’: The significance of local context for a sustainable and replicable asset‐based community intervention aimed at promoting social interaction in later life
‘What works here doesn’t work there’: The significance of local context for a sustainable and replicable asset‐based community intervention aimed at promoting social interaction in later life Open
Interventions that harness local assets to benefit a community are increasingly being promoted to improve health and well-being. In practice, we know little about how local contexts or reliance on local resources affect the sustainability …
View article: Evaluating the impact of a community-based social prescribing intervention on people with type 2 diabetes in North East England: mixed-methods study protocol
Evaluating the impact of a community-based social prescribing intervention on people with type 2 diabetes in North East England: mixed-methods study protocol Open
Introduction Social prescribing enables healthcare professionals to use voluntary and community sector resources to improve support for people with long-term conditions. It is widely promoted in the UK as a way to address complex health, p…