This course will explore what inequalities are and how they can be reduced through health and social care. This course explore the ways that health and social care service design can lead to, but also address, inequalities. Inequalities are caused by very similar factors everywhere, they just look a little different, depending on the setting.
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We are using Scotland as a case study to allow us to engage in a manageable discussion of the issues. Scotland is a small but varied country, with densely populated cities and almost uninhabitable mountain ranges. There is wealth and there is poverty. It is a great example of country that faces its challenges head on, and aspires to eliminate inequality.
What topics will you cover?
- Causes and consequences of inequality
- Reducing inequalities through health promotion for children and families
- Regional approaches to inequality in vulnerable populations
- Collaborative approaches to reducing poverty-related inequality
What will you achieve?
- Describe what is meant by health and social inequalities
- Discuss the factors that lead to inequalities in their broadest sense
- Explore the ways in which equity can be achieved through targeted improvement approaches
- Apply learning from the examples discussed, in order to reduce inequalities, regardless of context
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