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This video features an insightful discussion on health inequalities, hosted by Dr Daniel Smith, a respiratory physician and editor-in-chief of Medical Care – driving change. He interviews Sarah Tilsed, Head of Partnerships and Involvement at the Patients Association, about the organisation's vital work in addressing health disparities. The conversation explores how social determinants—such as income, transportation, and digital access—affect patients' ability to receive care.

Dr. Daniel Smith interviews Dr. Kathy Petersen, GP partner and clinical lead at Northeast and North Cumbria ICS, about her work addressing health inequalities. Kathy shares her strategy to improve access for vulnerable adults who miss appointments due to disabilities, mental illness, or other complex needs. She discusses introducing an "adult not brought" appointment code and the importance of reasonable adjustments like extended appointment times and transport support. The video highlights the positive impact of these changes, including a reduction in missed appointments at a South Tyneside hospital. Kathy emphasizes the need for a more inclusive healthcare system that benefits all patients, particularly those facing financial or accessibility barriers.

Dr Katie Malbon, consultant paediatrician interviews Sara Sabra, a rheumatology patient. They discuss Sara’s experience of her condition, her experience with the NHS, the importance of education and knowledge regarding healthy lifestyles as a preventative measure. Sara highlights the importance of being treated holistically in a medical setting and encourages fellow patients to be inquisitive and ask questions of their clinicians.

In this video, chair Dr Ruw Abeyratne is joined by Dr Aicha Bouraoui and Dr Katie Malbon to explore health inequalities and raise awareness of health inequalities in the NHS. They discuss the prevalence and effect of inequality among their patients, the lack of confidence physicians have in discussing health inequality during routine care, prevention, and how clinicians can intervene when they become aware of socioeconomic factors hindering their health outcomes. They focus on the importance of seeing a patient as a whole, not just treating the condition they present with.

In this video, consultant rheumatologist Dr Aicha Bouraoui is joined by dietitian, Salma Mehar to discuss the importance of coproduction, multidisciplinary team working and patient involvement in the management of diabetes in children and young people.

Dr Aicha Bouraoui, Dr Terry Segal and Debbie Wilson discuss the transition of young people to adult care.

Content advisor Dr Aicha Bouraoui discusses her connection to this month's spotlight theme, health inequalities.

There is something uniquely special about starting the clinical journey with a baby or small child and their parents.

Before we can mitigate for digital exclusion, we must agree on a shared understanding of what the problem is.

Health inequalities cost the NHS an estimated a year in hospital episodes alone. The broader economic cost is several multiples greater.