About this action

Public health teams hold valuable data and expertise about local health inequalities but are often disconnected from general practice. Building these relationships enhances your ability to address population health needs. Approaches to implementation: - Identify your local public health lead for primary care or health inequalities - Schedule regular meetings to share intelligence about emerging health needs - Access public health data tools and training opportunities for practice staff - Collaborate on targeted interventions for your Focus Patient groups - Contribute insights from your practice to inform local public health strategies Key benefits: Brings expertise and resources to support health equity work, ensures practice efforts align with wider population health strategies, and strengthens the practice's influence on local health policy.