Episode 86: Taking action on health and healthcare inequalities

In this episode RCP Medicine Podcast, we are joined by Dr John Dean , Clinical Vice President at the Royal College of Physicians and a physician in East Lancashire, and Dr John Ford , an academic public health doctor and Senior Clinical Lecturer at Queen Mary University. Together. They explore the multifaceted nature of health inequalities and discuss actionable steps physicians can take to address these disparities. Both share their personal experiences and professional insights into health inequalities and how it shaped their understanding of social and economic disadvantages. They discuss the structural factors within society that lead to health inequalities and emphasise the importance of creating a fairer, more inclusive society. The conversation focusses on the role of clinicians in addressing health care inequalities and the need for continuous improvement in healthcare design and delivery. Resources Bridging the gap: a guide to making health inequalities a strategic priority for NHS leaders A snapshot of UK doctors: experiences of health inequalities Supporting clinicians to address health inequalities in practice RCP view on health inequalities: a call to action for a cross-government strategy Funding This episode was funded by Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Limited. Vertex had no involvement in the creation and elaboration of this episode and all views and opinions expressed by the presenter and guests are solely their own. Explore our CPD portfolio by your career stage RCP | Education and professional development RCP Links Education RCP Social Media Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Bluesky Music Episode 50 onward - Bensound.com Episodes 1 - 49 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas Any adverts within this podcast may use computer generated voices

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This episode is 52:17 long.

This episode was published on Jul 7, 2025.

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