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Health Inequalities Bulletin

Issue no. 34 October - November 2012
About this Bulletin: Aims to draw attention to some of the key documents and reviews of research in health inequalities that have been published in the two previous months. Where possible, links to the full text documents are included. If the article is in a journal, you can contact the Health Library for a copy. Link to request form: http://www.keele.ac.uk/healthlibrary/usingthehealthlibrary/interlibraryloans/#d.en.27437 [A charge of 2 per request is payable for most copies] If you need further assistance in obtaining any of the resources listed in the bulletin or have other information needs, please contact the Outreach Librarians or the Health Library, details below. The bulletin can be e-mailed to colleagues who may also find it useful. A list of websites that are checked in the production of this bulletin is given on the first page. Please suggest others that may be useful. Feedback is welcomed to inform future issues of the bulletin.

Contact information
Bulletin produced by NHS Outreach Librarians Tel: 01782 679564 or 0300 123 1535 ext/FeatureNet 8429) E-mail: lindsay.snell@northstaffs.nhs.uk clareh.powell@northstaffs.nhs.uk Health Library Tel: 01782 679500 E-mail: health.library@keele.ac.uk

Topics reviewed in this issue: Children and Young People ....................2 Disability .................................................3 Employment ............................................3 Environment............................................3 Ethnicity ..................................................4 Faith and Belief .......................................4

Gender .................................................... 4 Inequalities.............................................. 4 Learning Disabilities................................ 5 Multiple Inequalities ................................ 5 Older people ........................................... 6 Violence .................................................. 6

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Sources checked for this bulletin Please suggest further sites that should be monitored in the production of this bulletin CRD Centre for Reviews and Dissemination http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/crdweb/ - DARE (Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects) - NHS Economic Evaluation Database Daily Health Bulletin http://www.sheffield.nhs.uk/healthbulletin/ Department of Health http://www.dh.gov.uk Department of Health bulletins http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Bulletins/ IDeA Healthier Communities section - including Health inequalities briefing papers: http://www.idea-knowledge.gov.uk/idk/core/page.do?pageId=77225 Info4local http://www.info4local.gov.uk Joseph Rowntree Foundation http://www.jrf.org.uk/ Kings Fund http://www.kingsfund.org.uk/ NeLM (National Electronic Library for Medicines) news bulletin http://www.nelm.nhs.uk/en/ NICE http://www.nice.org.uk SIGN http://www.sign.ac.uk/new.html

Children and Young People Characteristics of children in need in England 2011-2012 Department for Education This publication contains figures on the numbers of children referred to and assessed by children's social services. It includes information on the characteristics of children in need and children who were the subject of a child protection plan for year ending March 2012. http://www.education.gov.uk/researchandstatistics/statistics/allstatistics/a00215043/charac teristics-children-in-need-england-2011-2012 Evaluation of Children's Centres in England (ECCE) - Strand 5: Case studies on the costs of centres in the most deprived areas Department for Education This report is based on 12 case studies. https://www.education.gov.uk/publications/RSG/AllPublications/Page1/DFE-RR256 Preventing disease and saving resources: the potential contribution of increasing breastfeeding rates in the UK UNICEF UK This report includes economic analysis of the impact of breastfeeding on infant infections, breast cancer, and a range of other conditions. It also includes a case study of a breastfeeding support programme in Lancashire. http://www.unicef.org.uk/Latest/News/breastfeeding-report-nhs-savings/
Items in the Disability and Faith and Belief sections may be of interest. Back to topics

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Disability Advocacy: a voice for our future Voluntary Organisations Disability Group The report shows how advocacy helps prevent, detect and respond to abuse by enabling disabled and/or vulnerable people to learn about and gain confidence in promoting their rights. http://www.vodg.org.uk/news/203/111/New-report-shows-that-after-Winterbourneadvocacy-is-a-voice-for-our-future.html Improving outcomes for disabled children by integrating early support and prevention services: Luton Borough Council Ofsted The extensive range of integrated early support and prevention services in Luton is improving outcomes for disabled children and preventing situations deteriorating so that child protection or looked after services become necessary. http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/resources/improving-outcomes-for-disabled-children-integratingearly-support-and-prevention-services-luton-bor Out in the open: Tackling disability related harassment A manifesto for change Equality and Human Rights Commission The inquiry investigated the causes of disability related harassment and the actions of public authorities and public transport operators to prevent and eliminate it. http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/legal-and-policy/inquiries-and-assessments/inquiryinto-disability-related-harassment/
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Employment Mental health in context: the national study of work-search and wellbeing Department for Work and Pensions This national study examined the psychological health and wellbeing of Jobseekers Allowance (JSA) claimants. http://research.dwp.gov.uk/asd/asd5/report_abstracts/rr_abstracts/rra_810.asp Environment Cold Weather Plan for England 2012 Department of Health This plan provides advice for individuals, communities and agencies on how to prepare for and respond to severe cold weather. http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/10/cwp-2012/ My Home Life: promoting quality of life in care homes Joseph Rowntree Foundation This report looked at the importance of relationships between care home staff and older people; how care can be improved; and the impact of negative stereotypes of care homes on staff and managers. http://www.jrf.org.uk/publications/my-home-life
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Ethnicity Engage Toolkit Childrens Society, Afiya Trust This resource aims to address barriers Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) family carers face when accessing services. http://www.engagetoolkit.org.uk/ Overcoming barriers to registering as an organ donor among minority ethnic groups Better Health This paper explores the reasons for the lower rates of organ donor registration among black and minority ethnic groups by reviewing relevant UK literature and drawing on findings from a community study of the Donation, Ethnicity and Transplantation (DonaTE) Programme. http://www.better-health.org.uk/briefings/overcoming-barriers-registering-organ-donoramong-minority-ethnic-groups
Items in the Inequalities section may be of interest. Back to topics

Faith and Belief A rapid literature review of evidence on child abuse linked to faith or belief Department for Education This literature review looked at the characteristics of abuse linked to faith or belief, and examples of good practice. It also highlights gaps in research. https://www.education.gov.uk/publications/RSG/AllPublications/Page1/CWRC-00115-2012 Gender Female genital mutilation (FGM) fund 2012-13: guidelines Home Office This webpage gives information on how to apply for funds of between 2000 and 5000. http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/publications/crime/fgm-fundguidelines?view=Standard&pubID=1091736
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Inequalities Monitoring poverty and social exclusion 2012 Joseph Rowntree Foundation This report looks at a range of indicators, including ill health. It also assesses the impact of government policy on poverty and health inequalities. http://www.jrf.org.uk/publications/monitoring-poverty-2012

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A primary care approach to mental health and wellbeing: case study report on Sandwell NHS Confederation This report focuses on how commissioners in Sandwell responded to specific health inequalities to develop a primary care-led approach to improving mental health and wellbeing. http://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/reports/Pages/CaseStudyReportOnSandwell.aspx Sandwich Caring: combining childcare with caring for older or disabled relatives Carers UK This report aims to understand the impact on carers and wider society of dual caring responsibilities. http://www.carersuk.org/newsroom/item/2853 Towards excellence in hospice care: widening access through nurse leadership guidance and resources for professionals Help the Hospices This report looks at how hospice care can be made available to ethnic minority or marginalised groups, who are less likely than others to access it. http://www.helpthehospices.org.uk/media-centre/press-releases/urgent-action-needed-towiden-access-to-palliative-care/
Items in the Children and Young People section may be of interest. Back to topics

Learning Disabilities Improving the Health and Wellbeing of People with Learning Disabilities: An Evidence-Based Commissioning Guide for Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) Learning Disabilities Observatory This guidance looks at both primary and acute care for people with learning disabilities, and special considerations, including people with learning disabilities who have other conditions, e.g. mental health problems. http://www.improvinghealthandlives.org.uk/publications/1134/Improving_the_Health_and_ Wellbeing_of_People_with_Learning_Disabilities:_An_EvidenceBased_Commissioning_Guide_for_Clinical_Commissioning_Groups
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Multiple Inequalities Working with families through the LIFE programme: Swindon Borough Council Ofsted This case study looks at a programme which works with families with multiple inequalities. http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/resources/good-practice-resource-working-families-through%E2%80%98life%E2%80%99-programme-swindon-borough-council
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Older people The cost of cold: why we need to protect the health of older people in winter Age UK This report outlines the problem of excess winter deaths, and the related costs, and makes recommendations for improving housing and enabling people to keep warm. http://www.ageuk.org.uk/Documents/ENGB/Campaigns/The_cost_of_cold_2012.pdf?dtrk=true The Falls and Fractures Declaration National Osteoporosis Society This declaration aims to improve care for patients with falls and fractures, and to increase awareness. Signatories include RCN, Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, and College of Occupational Therapists. http://www.nos.org.uk/page.aspx?pid=1248 Falls: measuring the impact on older people WRVS This report looks at the physical and psychological impact of falls on older people, and makes recommendations for improving preventive services. http://www.wrvs.org.uk/news-and-events/news/psychological-impact-of-falls-devastatingfor-older-people A stronger collective voice for people with dementia Joseph Rowntree Foundation The Dementia Engagement & Empowerment Project (DEEP) was a one-year investigation aiming to highlight groups and projects involving people with dementia. The report offers specific ways forward for organisations wishing to engage with people with dementia. http://www.jrf.org.uk/publications/stronger-collective-voice
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Violence Ending gang and youth violence report: one year on Home Office This report sets out the ways in which the Government will continue its work in tackling gang and youth violence by supporting people working in health, community safety teams, and other organisations. http://www.official-documents.gov.uk/document/cm84/8493/8493.asp
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