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ADV_03LeadingAdvocacy and Policy

Strengthen Partnerships with Third-Sector Organisations

Summary

Create and maintain mechanisms of partnership working between GP practices and third-sector organisations working on health inequalities.

Supporting information

Third-sector organisations often hold trusted relationships with marginalised communities and understand their needs. Equitable partnerships that value this expertise create comprehensive support systems addressing health inequalities. Approaches to implementation: - Map third-sector organisations working with your Focus Patients (see NET_01 and MDT_03) - Develop partnerships based on shared power and mutual respect Create agreements clarifying roles - Involve community partners in strategic decisions - Build bidirectional referral pathways and communication systems - Joint advocacy for system changes benefiting marginalised groups Key benefits: Creates comprehensive support networks leveraging community assets and relationships, demonstrating how primary care can work as part of broader movements for health equity.

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