Inclusion health action in general practice: equality impact assessment

Equality Impact Assessment - Results

Title of Policy - Inclusion Health Action in General Practice (IHAGP)

Summary of aims and desired outcomes of Policy:

The IHAGP programme’s overarching aim is to tackle health inequalities (associated with socio-economic inequality) through specific interventions within general practice. It does this through actions/services which aim to:

• prevent health outcomes worsening for people with greatest need;
• proactively reach out to/engage those who maybe be ‘lost’ to the health system but need support to manage their health & social circumstances.

Desired outcomes:

• improved access for complex and high need patients;
• improved quality and continuity of care;
• staff have increased knowledge and confidence on how to recognise and address health inequity and therefore improve policy and practice;

• patients feel involved and empowered in their community and care.

Directorate: Primary Care

Division: General Practice Policy

Team: Health Inequalities and Mental Health Team