Case studies

Luton, a town with a population of 225,300, is a diverse community where 55 per cent of residents come from ethnic minority backgrounds.

The impact of the pandemic persuaded Waltham Forest to undertake a focussed piece of work on health and equity, leading to a local Marmot report produced by the UCL Institute of Health Equity.

Worcestershire’s smoking at time of delivery rate has historically been higher than the national average (12.2 per cent in 19/20). Worcestershire has had low rates of carbon monoxide screening in pregnancy, average quit rates that struggled to rise above 40 per cent and no service for women after they had given birth- meaning many would be likely to relapse and enter their next pregnancy as a smoker.

To address low breast cancer screening rates in Dudley and Netherton, a mobile screening unit was relocated to a central location, and a targeted awareness campaign was co-produced with local women.

South Gloucestershire Council is committed to working with its communities and partners to tackle inequalities in all areas of life. In 2024 the council published a four-year tackling inequalities plan, which sets out a whole-council strategic approach to tackling inequalities in 10 areas of life – including health and wellbeing.

Staffordshire’s ‘quick fix fund’ provides speedy solutions to situations that fall between the gaps of existing services or budgets, and where a small amount of money will make a big difference to someone’s wellbeing This county-wide initiative has been developed in partnership by Staffordshire County Council and eight district and borough councils.

Kent County Council has launched three new initiatives aimed at changing the trajectory of adult care needs and tackling inequalities in coastal communities and among Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities,

Leicester City Council enjoyed great success in curbing an outbreak of measles by developing a rapid response involving a mobile vaccination service

The public health team for the London boroughs of Wandsworth and Richmond launched a prevention framework focussed on addressing health inequalities three years ago. By working closely with council colleagues, the public health team has ensured it has had maximum impact

This case study details the journey of two pre-registration MSc occupational therapy students in their final year on a role-emerging leadership placement within Public Health at Nottinghamshire County Council, specifically working alongside the domestic violence team.