National Support Teams

DH has published a resource manual from the Health Inequalities National Support Team (HINST) which addresses various aspects of the inequalities agenda. Based on HINST’s work with Spearhead PCTs, these papers aim to set out what works in tackling health inequalities, from data collection and analysis to direct interventions. Included are 11 "how to guides," covering such topics as developing a strategic framework for community engagement and addressing the quality and cost effectiveness of prescribing in the context of long term conditions.