Health inequity in the UK: exploring health inequality and inequity

In this article, the first of two, Vanessa Heaslip et al examine factors that lead to certain groups having poorer health outcomes in UK Practice nurses are ideally placed within local communities have a significant impact on addressing inequities. However, achieve they need understand many outcomes. Advances longevity do not automatically match advances and wellbeing across all social groups. UK, someone living deprived area England is more likely die eight half years younger than affluent area. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted inequities faced by ethnic minority particular. This will define terminology used, explore access services present evidence driving healthcare policy.