Definitions and concepts of health inequalities

Key social determinants (education, income, occupation, housing)

Impact of social determinants on health outcomes

Access to healthcare and potential barriers for vulnerable groups

Health disparities in childhood, adulthood, and old age

Influence of ethnicity and culture on health

Health disparities among different ethnic and cultural groups

Impact of geographic location on health (urban vs. rural)

Environmental determinants and their role in health inequalities

Public health policies aimed at reducing health disparities

Evaluation of interventions and their effectiveness

Community-based approaches and participatory methods

Role of healthcare providers and public health practitioners in addressing health inequalities

Apprentices will write a 1500 word report conducting a needs analysis on a local public health area of their choice. This will target particular vulnerable groups and potential areas of health inequality within the local population. Learners will identify potential barriers impacting access to healthcare for the relevant groups and suggest recommendations for resolving health disparities.

A suggested structure will be provided but can be adapted as needed. This assessment will cover all learning outcomes.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how health inequalities occur.

Knowledge & Understanding

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the impact of key social determinants on health outcomes among diverse ethnic and cultural groups.

Knowledge & Understanding



Identify and analyse potential barriers impacting access to healthcare within vulnerable groups.

Enquiry

Analysis

Explore potential solutions to health disparities that occur within subsets of society.

Problem-Solving

Learning

Key concepts will be delivered through lead lectures delivered through the university’s Virtual Learning Environment. This will then be followed by online synchronous discussion groups/seminars allowing learners to explore key issues and discuss the application to their particular working contexts.

Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)

Online learning resources and guides

Library and academic resources

Recorded supplementary material

Marmot. M, Allen. J, Allen. M, Goldblatt. P, Boyce. T,¿Ntouva. A, Morrison. J and Porritt, F (2020)¿Health Inequality in England: The marmot review 10 years on¿executive summary, UK: The Health Foundation.

Heaslip, V. and¿Ryden, J. (2013),¿Understanding vulnerability: a¿nursing and healthcare approach,¿Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.

The Health Foundation- Social Determinants of Health

https://www.health.org.uk/topics/social-determinants-of-health

Gov.uk- Chapter 6: Social Determinants of Health

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/health-profile-for-england/chapter-6-social-determinants-of-health

This module delves into the definitions and concepts of health inequalities and the key social determinants of health, such as education, income, occupation, and housing. You'll explore how these factors impact health outcomes and examine barriers to healthcare access for vulnerable groups. The module covers health disparities across different life stages, the influence of ethnicity and culture, and the impact of geographic location. You’ll also study environmental determinants, public health policies, and evaluate interventions aimed at reducing health disparities.