A partnership approach to tackling Health Inequalities - case study 10 Eastern and Coastal Kent 2010
There is a strong history of partnership working between health and other local partners across Eastern and Coastal Kent. The primary care trust (PCT), NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent, has put a lot of effort, resources and time into partnership working and is now at a stage where it is beginning to reap the benefits.
The issues:
Working with the local authorities and LSPs across East Kent, the PCT has established a Health and Wellbeing Partnership (HWBP) in each of the six district council areas. These partnerships aim to improve and promote
health and well-being at a local level and tackle inequalities. Bringing together the PCT and other key agencies, they work to identify and address the health needs of the local population, including areas of health inequality.
