In March 2010 the Inquiry held a seminar on inequalities with participants including GPs, practice nurses, NHS executives, health academics and patient representatives. Key issues raised in discussion include: what measures would enable general practice to be more proactive in identifying population sub-groups who are not seeking care or not being referred?; how can primary care trusts facilitate greater interaction between general practice and other public services for a more ‘holistic’ approach to reducing health inequalities?; and are child health and prevention the key to addressing inequalities?
This paper was commissioned by The King’s Fund to inform the Inquiry panel. The views expressed are those of the authors and not of the panel.