Collaborative NW Masterclass series: All Together Fairer in 23

This session explored how the Northwest is rising to the challenges of health inequalities. There was a focus on the Cheshire and Merseyside Marmot programme and what progress has been made alongside learning for the future, in particular where shifting resources might help and how leaders should resist attention being drawn to short term fixes.

The newly launched Health Equity Network was introduced, and Alan also brought perspectives from work in Lancashire & South Cumbria.

Speakers included

• Alan Higgins, Public Health Professional and Co-lead - Health Equity Network

Learning outcomes

• Be aware how regions are working on intractable problems and making progress
• Understand what has helped and how we can focus strategy for the future
• Be signposted to national networks that will support further involvement in this agenda

About the Collaborative
We are an influential partnership, formed from cross sector organisations in the North West. We represent the NHS, health and social care and local government to bring you a range of collaborative masterclasses.

By combining our unique specialisms, the collaboration explores innovative thinking with expert speakers, to provide cross sector knowledge sharing for leaders across the North West.

The collaborative is made up of the following organisations:

• Advancing Quality Alliance (AQuA),
• Mersey Internal Audit Agency (MIAA)
• NHS North West Leadership Academy (NHS NWLA)
• North West Employers (NWE)
• North West Association of Directors of Adults Social Care Services (ADASS)