4/7 Third - the NHSE Health Inequalities National Healthcare Inequalities Improvement Programme and the Core20PLUS5 framework was seen as useful.

2/7 First - ring fencing health inequalities funds did not always protect it from being used to fund general deficits in health systems. With systems under pressure it was just as important that strong and principled leaders at the top of #ICB were willing to protect it.

1/7 Our Leeds Beckett Research report on approaches taken to address health inequalities by NHS Integrated Care Boards has now been published by NHS Confederation you can read it here: nhsconfed.org/publications/p…
See thread for some key findings

Celebrating outstanding achievements and positive contributions of BAME staff National Health and Care BAME Awards Thank you for an evening full of love, compassion, singing, dance and courage Wendy Olayiwola BEM, FRCM, FRSA RN, RM PowerTweets Rasheed Ogunlaru David Truswell #BAMEHCA

Huge congratulations, Cynthia Okoli. This demonstrates the resilience of the Nigerian spirit and, indeed, the entire Nigerian Nurses community Temi Magg Wendy Olayiwola BEM, FRCM, FRSA RN, RM Lola Oni Chidimma Chukukere Bola Ahmed Tinubu bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Ibironke Khadeejah Quadri Wendy Olayiwola BEM, FRCM, FRSA RN, RM

The incredible Maternity Team from Barts Health at our first Maternity Public Health Conference today kicked off by Wendy Olayiwola BEM, FRCM, FRSA RN, RM. Great presenters and participation from the delegates. Well done Catherine Falvey-Bro Juan Soria and Rumbi, our consultant midwives.

Women who received midwife continuity of care models less likely to experience a caesarean section, instrumental birth and episiotomy.
Little difference to fetal loss and preterm birth.
cochrane.org/CD004667/PREG_…

💥 #FridayFacts

🏆The Awards promote high standards of healthcare practice and advocate an ethos of BAME excellence in healthcare practice.

👉 Nominate a colleague and let them shine 🎇bit.ly/49XFyHp

#BAMEHCA #NominationsOpen

NIHR research is shaped & funded by the public.

Our work with diverse people and communities ensures their needs and experiences are reflected in our research. To strengthen this work, we have set out new strategic commitments.

You can read them here ⬇️
nihr.ac.uk/news/renewing-…

Experts in the Midst 🔥

Nine outstanding awardees, each moving mountains in their own way

Diaspora health care professionals servicing in the #NHS whilst supporting their home countries

Moving stories

Gratitude THET Sue Tranka 💙 RN,FQNI Lord Nigel Crisp Ben Simms Wendy Olayiwola BEM, FRCM, FRSA RN, RM

And thank you Wendy Olayiwola BEM, FRCM, FRSA RN, RM for your fantastic leadership

Addressing health inequalities will improve the quality of clinical care, patient outcomes and safety.

Our practical guide outlines some of the ways that trust board members can act to reduce health inequalities through leadership, strategic focus and more.

Read now⬇️

Dr Sally Pezaro PhD FRCM MSc SFHEA PgCAPHE RM Helen Bevan Daniela Drandić Leah Hazard 💕Sheena Byrom she/her 💕 Sue Macdonald RM RN FRCM (Hon) Janet Fyle MBE Wendy Olayiwola BEM, FRCM, FRSA RN, RM Dr Ruth Oshikanlu MBE RN RM RHV QN FRCN FAAN FRSPH Dr Mary Ross-Davie Lia Brigante WeMidwives 💙💛 WeNurses 💙 Two midwives Shiphrah and Ptah safely delivered Moses, in secret when they were commanded by the King of Egypt to kill all male Hebrew babies, but they refused. The rest is history, legend and faith. The first recorded healthcare workers putting their patient first.

What does strong midwifery leadership look like? Helen Bevan Daniela Drandić Leah Hazard 💕Sheena Byrom she/her 💕 Sue Macdonald RM RN FRCM (Hon) Janet Fyle MBE Wendy Olayiwola BEM, FRCM, FRSA RN, RM Dr Ruth Oshikanlu MBE RN RM RHV QN FRCN FAAN FRSPH Dr Mary Ross-Davie Lia Brigante Our international appreciative inquiry found out! WeMidwives 💙💛 WeNurses 💙 Roy Lilley 💙

Reflecting on our journey towards addressing inequalities in maternity& neonatal services, I’m pleased to see the regional roll-out of this culture-changing program. Thanks 4 ur leadership. Ruth May 💙 Jessica Read Kate Brintworth Wendy Matthews OBE Claire Mathews RM, CSPHN HV, PMA, MBA Phoebe Robinson

Reflecting on our journey towards addressing inequalities in maternity& neonatal services, I’m pleased to see the regional roll-out of this culture-changing program. Thanks 4 ur leadership. Ruth May 💙 Jessica Read Kate Brintworth Wendy Matthews OBE Claire Mathews RM, CSPHN HV, PMA, MBA Phoebe Robinson

Prof Bola Owolabi talked about advancing health equity

#BlackHealthSummit24

“When you’ve said it a million times, there are those who’ve heard it for 1st time”

“As leaders we’re sellers of hope”

Patients need⤵️
✅ Equity of access
✅ Excellent experience
✅ Optimal outcomes

Yesterday, we joined the Black Health Inequalities Summit, sharing our journey to improving Black maternal health outcomes. It was great to contribute to this vital conversation. Kudos to Caribbean & African Health Network for a powerful day of moving from recognition to action #BlackHealthSummit24

🌟 New World Health Organization (WHO) Report! 🌟

Learn how gender-equitable investments in health and care work can drive fairer economies, gender equality and better health outcomes.

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#GenderEquality #GenderEqualHCW #PayWomen