Events insights - Reducing health inequalities: lessons from COPD improvements in Hastings, East Sussex

Chair

• Carol Hill – Assistant Director of Partnerships and Equality, NHS Alliance

Speakers

• Andrew Paterson, Head of Partnerships and Transformation, NHS Alliance
• Andrew Moulson, Head of NHS Engagement and Access, Sanofi UK&I
• Dr Lisa Sansom, GP, The Hill Surgery, Hastings
• Sarah Crouch, Strategic Commissioning Manager, East Sussex County Council
• Dr Anna Ionita, Consultant Respiratory Physician, East Sussex NHS Trust

This event explored:  

• The NHS Alliance’s five‑step process for tackling health inequalities in Hastings, specifically addressing COPD‑related inequalities.
• The role and importance of collaborative partnerships in enhancing healthcare services and community involvement. 
• Practical examples that key decision‑makers and leaders from Integrated Care Systems and Integrated Neighbourhood Teams can adapt for their own localities.

Find out more

For more information on how you can support health systems in tackling COPD health inequalities, or if you’re interested in partnering with the NHS Alliance, please email us at EDI@thenhsalliance.org.