# \#health-inequalities **URL:** https://community.cherp.org.uk/tag/health-inequalities/79.md [Latest](https://community.cherp.org.uk/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cherp.org.uk/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cherp.org.uk/tags.md) --- ## [Faith, Culture & Cervical Cancer Prevention: A Delphi Study](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/faith-culture-cervical-cancer-prevention-a-delphi-study/314)
**Author:** [@PJN836](https://community.cherp.org.uk/u/PJN836)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [2 November 2026 17:53 UTC](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/faith-culture-cervical-cancer-prevention-a-delphi-study/314 "2026-11-02T17:53:36Z")
▶ Research Event You are invited to join an online Delphi (multi-round survey-based) study exploring the role of faith and culture in cervical cancer prevention among Black African populations. :office\_worker: Who are we… --- ## [Community Voices for Eye Scan and AI Research](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/community-voices-for-eye-scan-and-ai-research/303)
**Author:** [@Sarah](https://community.cherp.org.uk/u/Sarah)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [27 October 2026 14:12 UTC](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/community-voices-for-eye-scan-and-ai-research/303 "2026-10-27T14:12:38Z")
My name is Sarah Bowkley, and I am the Public Involvement Manager for a research project at the University of Birmingham. I work closely with Dr Sophie-Christin Ernst, an ophthalmologist and the lead researcher for this … --- ## [Community arts and lived experience of health – Body of Work exhibition](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/community-arts-and-lived-experience-of-health-body-of-work-exhibition/304)
**Author:** [@StirchleyArtRoom](https://community.cherp.org.uk/u/StirchleyArtRoom)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [2 October 2026 10:56 UTC](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/community-arts-and-lived-experience-of-health-body-of-work-exhibition/304 "2026-10-02T10:56:06Z")
▶ Research Event ▶ ▶ Tags --- ## [What makes a real difference to community wellbeing](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/what-makes-a-real-difference-to-community-wellbeing/289)
**Author:** [@Koen](https://community.cherp.org.uk/u/Koen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [7 September 2026 09:15 UTC](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/what-makes-a-real-difference-to-community-wellbeing/289 "2026-09-07T09:15:11Z")
This report shares findings from community research on what kind of changes would make a real difference to communities’ wellbeing. Co-produced by the Social Prescribing, Assets and Relationships in Communities (SPARC) N… --- ## [Embedding community-driven change: A relational approach to place-based health inequalities](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/embedding-community-driven-change-a-relational-approach-to-place-based-health-inequalities/300)
**Author:** [@Koen](https://community.cherp.org.uk/u/Koen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [4 September 2026 11:58 UTC](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/embedding-community-driven-change-a-relational-approach-to-place-based-health-inequalities/300 "2026-09-04T11:58:37Z")
Presentation of paper about pilot project of the SPARC (Social Prescribing Assets and Relationships in Communities) Network. The main argument is that community-driven change can be embedded by taking a relational approa… --- ## [Social Prescribing, Assets and Relationships in Communities (SPARC): Co-producing a Social Model of Wellbeing](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/social-prescribing-assets-and-relationships-in-communities-sparc-co-producing-a-social-model-of-wellbeing/299)
**Author:** [@Koen](https://community.cherp.org.uk/u/Koen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [4 September 2026 11:44 UTC](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/social-prescribing-assets-and-relationships-in-communities-sparc-co-producing-a-social-model-of-wellbeing/299 "2026-09-04T11:44:33Z")
This position paper sets out the core aims, principles and insights of the Social Prescribing, Assets and Relationships in Communities (SPARC) Network. We argue that asset-based approaches to social prescribing can enabl… --- ## [How to Build Relationships of Mutual Understanding and Trust with Community Groups to Address Health Inequalities](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/how-to-build-relationships-of-mutual-understanding-and-trust-with-community-groups-to-address-health-inequalities/288)
**Author:** [@Koen](https://community.cherp.org.uk/u/Koen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [27 August 2026 09:16 UTC](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/how-to-build-relationships-of-mutual-understanding-and-trust-with-community-groups-to-address-health-inequalities/288 "2026-08-27T09:16:21Z")
One page guide to building relationships of mutual understanding and trust with community groups to address health inequalities. Based on experiences with the Connecting Caring Communities (CCC) project and discussion at… --- ## [Help shape research on type 2 diabetes remission](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/help-shape-research-on-type-2-diabetes-remission/264)
**Author:** [@steven](https://community.cherp.org.uk/u/steven)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 April 2026 13:14 UTC](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/help-shape-research-on-type-2-diabetes-remission/264 "2026-04-30T13:14:50Z")
▶ Research Event A patient-originated research study supported by the NIHR Research Support Service, University of Birmingham What is the research about? Some people are able to improve or reverse Type 2 diabetes through … --- ## [Blood Borne Viruses and Tuberculosis](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/blood-borne-viruses-and-tuberculosis/250)
**Author:** [@janpusiak](https://community.cherp.org.uk/u/janpusiak)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [27 March 2026 15:23 UTC](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/blood-borne-viruses-and-tuberculosis/250 "2026-03-27T15:23:44Z")
The West Midlands, particularly Birmingham, has a higher prevalence of HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and Tuberculosis compared to other regions across the country. Recognising this, Birmingham has committed to the Fas… --- ## [Role of community pharmacy in preventing Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) in minority ethnic groups](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/role-of-community-pharmacy-in-preventing-cardiovascular-disease-cvd-in-minority-ethnic-groups/222)
**Author:** [@RumanDuley](https://community.cherp.org.uk/u/RumanDuley)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 October 2025 11:52 UTC](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/role-of-community-pharmacy-in-preventing-cardiovascular-disease-cvd-in-minority-ethnic-groups/222 "2025-10-10T11:52:23Z")
Researchers at Aston University are undertaking a study exploring the role of community pharmacy in the prevention of cardiovascular disease among minority ethnic groups. Who is this for? You’re warmly invited to ta… --- ## [Birmingham Culturally Intelligent Approach to Headache Disorder in Pakistani Communities](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/birmingham-culturally-intelligent-approach-to-headache-disorder-in-pakistani-communities/164)
**Author:** [@janpusiak](https://community.cherp.org.uk/u/janpusiak)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [28 August 2025 12:36 UTC](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/birmingham-culturally-intelligent-approach-to-headache-disorder-in-pakistani-communities/164 "2025-08-28T12:36:09Z")
The Birmingham Culturally Intelligent Approach to Headache Disorder in Pakistani Communities (BCIAHP) is a project by Birmingham City Council Public Health Division, supported by an external grant from Pfizer Limited.… --- ## [Impact report: Reducing inequalities through travel support at Birmingham Children’s Hospital (11/04/2024)](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/impact-report-reducing-inequalities-through-travel-support-at-birmingham-children-s-hospital-11-04-2024/63)
**Author:** [@cherp.admin](https://community.cherp.org.uk/u/cherp.admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 March 2025 10:42 UTC](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/impact-report-reducing-inequalities-through-travel-support-at-birmingham-children-s-hospital-11-04-2024/63 "2025-03-17T10:42:18Z")
This report shows the benefits of free transport for deprived families to outpatient appointments at Birmingham Children’s Hospital. Following our initial investigation into the transport support scheme provided by Birm… --- ## [How has the cost-of-living crisis affected the health and wellbeing of people in Birmingham and Solihull? (28/07/2023)](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/how-has-the-cost-of-living-crisis-affected-the-health-and-wellbeing-of-people-in-birmingham-and-solihull-28-07-2023/67)
**Author:** [@cherp.admin](https://community.cherp.org.uk/u/cherp.admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 March 2025 10:45 UTC](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/how-has-the-cost-of-living-crisis-affected-the-health-and-wellbeing-of-people-in-birmingham-and-solihull-28-07-2023/67 "2025-03-17T10:45:08Z")
Healthwatch Birmingham and Healthwatch Solihull investigated if the cost-of-living crisis was having a negative effect on physical and mental health, and whether some local residents were more negatively impacted than ot… --- ## [Maternity services in West Birmingham: The experiences of Black African and Black Caribbean women (17/03/2023)](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/maternity-services-in-west-birmingham-the-experiences-of-black-african-and-black-caribbean-women-17-03-2023/72)
**Author:** [@cherp.admin](https://community.cherp.org.uk/u/cherp.admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 March 2025 10:48 UTC](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/maternity-services-in-west-birmingham-the-experiences-of-black-african-and-black-caribbean-women-17-03-2023/72 "2025-03-17T10:48:03Z")
Our investigation into maternity services in West Birmingham reveals some of the barriers encountered by Black African and Black Caribbean women during antenatal care, labour and birth, and postnatal care. 26 women from… --- ## [Co-producing a Community of Practice - Transforming wellbeing inequalities by building community assets](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/co-producing-a-community-of-practice-transforming-wellbeing-inequalities-by-building-community-assets/46)
**Author:** [@cherp.admin](https://community.cherp.org.uk/u/cherp.admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 March 2025 14:12 UTC](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/co-producing-a-community-of-practice-transforming-wellbeing-inequalities-by-building-community-assets/46 "2025-03-13T14:12:40Z")
Description: In this Policy Brief, we explain how we created a Community of Practice (CoP) and how it can be sustained. We show how the CoP’s focus on a local community’s wellbeing and building assets can transform ineq… --- ## [Wider determinants of adverse birth outcomes in Birmingham and Solihull](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/wider-determinants-of-adverse-birth-outcomes-in-birmingham-and-solihull/127)
**Author:** [@BVSCResearchAdmin](https://community.cherp.org.uk/u/BVSCResearchAdmin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 May 2025 15:00 UTC](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/wider-determinants-of-adverse-birth-outcomes-in-birmingham-and-solihull/127 "2025-05-08T15:00:31Z")
Birmingham and Solihull face significant challenges related to adverse birth outcomes. This study aimed to identify demographic, socioeconomic, and lifestyle factors associated with an increased risk of low birth weight,… --- ## [Identifying the Black Country’s Top Mental Health Research Priorities Using a Collaborative Workshop Approach: Community Connexions](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/identifying-the-black-country-s-top-mental-health-research-priorities-using-a-collaborative-workshop-approach-community-connexions/161)
**Author:** [@BVSCResearchAdmin](https://community.cherp.org.uk/u/BVSCResearchAdmin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 August 2025 12:58 UTC](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/identifying-the-black-country-s-top-mental-health-research-priorities-using-a-collaborative-workshop-approach-community-connexions/161 "2025-08-21T12:58:31Z")
Overview: The Black Country (BC) is an area of the United Kingdom covering Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall, and Wolverhampton. The area is ethnically, culturally and religiously diverse. One-fifth of the total population is in… --- ## [NHS REN II Birmingham & Solihull Report 2024](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/nhs-ren-ii-birmingham-solihull-report-2024/39)
**Author:** [@cherp.admin](https://community.cherp.org.uk/u/cherp.admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 March 2025 13:25 UTC](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/nhs-ren-ii-birmingham-solihull-report-2024/39 "2025-03-13T13:25:18Z")
This project focused on identifying gaps in community engagement in research within Birmingham and Solihull. With a population of over 1.36 million, the region is diverse, with significant disparities in health and wellb… --- ## [Health inequalities in Birmingham (2023) - Barriers encountered in underserved wards in East and West Birmingham - INFOGRAPHIC 3](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/health-inequalities-in-birmingham-2023-barriers-encountered-in-underserved-wards-in-east-and-west-birmingham-infographic-3/82)
**Author:** [@cherp.admin](https://community.cherp.org.uk/u/cherp.admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 March 2025 11:54 UTC](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/health-inequalities-in-birmingham-2023-barriers-encountered-in-underserved-wards-in-east-and-west-birmingham-infographic-3/82 "2025-03-17T11:54:49Z")
Download: Infographic 3 - Barriers encountered to access NHS services.pdf (326.6 KB) Related topics: https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/health-inequalities-in-birmingham-2023-barriers-encountered-in-underserved-wards-… --- ## [Health inequalities in Birmingham (2023) - Barriers encountered in underserved wards in East and West Birmingham - INFOGRAPHIC 2](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/health-inequalities-in-birmingham-2023-barriers-encountered-in-underserved-wards-in-east-and-west-birmingham-infographic-2/81)
**Author:** [@cherp.admin](https://community.cherp.org.uk/u/cherp.admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 March 2025 11:54 UTC](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/health-inequalities-in-birmingham-2023-barriers-encountered-in-underserved-wards-in-east-and-west-birmingham-infographic-2/81 "2025-03-17T11:54:21Z")
Download: Infographic 2 - Barriers encountered to access NHS services 10.07.23.pdf (284.7 KB) Related topics: https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/health-inequalities-in-birmingham-2023-barriers-encountered-in-underserv… --- ## [Aspire and Succeed (Sewing Club)](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/aspire-and-succeed-sewing-club/90)
**Author:** [@cherp.admin](https://community.cherp.org.uk/u/cherp.admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 March 2025 12:40 UTC](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/aspire-and-succeed-sewing-club/90 "2025-03-17T12:40:09Z")
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**Author:** [@cherp.admin](https://community.cherp.org.uk/u/cherp.admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 March 2025 12:42 UTC](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/age-concern-birmingham-bridging-the-digital-divide/93 "2025-03-17T12:42:03Z")
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**Author:** [@cherp.admin](https://community.cherp.org.uk/u/cherp.admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 March 2025 12:40 UTC](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/welcome-change-soil-to-boil/91 "2025-03-17T12:40:43Z")
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**Author:** [@cherp.admin](https://community.cherp.org.uk/u/cherp.admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 March 2025 12:41 UTC](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/saathi-house-gym-club/92 "2025-03-17T12:41:32Z")
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