The Global Health Series

There is still time to register for the 4th Global Health Series Conference, Tackling Inequalities in Child Health Click here to register: eventbrite.com/e/tackling-in… We have three incredible guest speakers followed by a panel discussion #GHS23 @womeninGH @rcpch_trainees

Galvanising talk from @_katieknight_ on addressing the climate crisis - code red for humanity Stay curious, keep learning Build local networks Be a hopeful activist Don't delay action until tomorrow! #GHS23

A huge THANK YOU to our increadible panel, discussing junior docs role in tackling child health inequality We are blown away by your passion, dedication and enthusiasm! @SarahB_Paeds @abc_parents @_katieknight_ @_VinithaS + our brilliant host Laura Gordon Lennox #GHS23

Learning from @SarahB_Paeds how NHS charges to vulnerable children harms by.... Children and families deterred from healthcare Children denied care Vulnerable patients particularly affected #GHS23

We are learning how the incredible @abc_parents project has reduced A+E attendances for children through... Building parent skills and confidence Providing free courses for basic life support Developing a community network of volunteers

Dr Akudo from @abc_parents Treat poverty as a disease Poverty impacts educational performance, family disruption, lifespan Junior docs should screen for poverty #GHS23

First talk by Dr Laura Gordon Lennox on child health inequality RCPCH report: Ethnicity, obesity, climate change and poverty all contributing to child health inequality in the UK #GHS23

Introducing our final speaker, @_katieknight_ Dr Katie Knight leads the advocating for change stream of the RCPCH Climate Change Working Group @RCPCHtweets She will be talking about Climate Change: A Global Child Rights Crises #GHS23

Introducing our 2nd speaker @SarahB_Paeds Dr Sarah Boutros has an interest in safeguarding of vulnerable populations, including migrant children and victims of human trafficking. She’ll be talking about addressing the needs of migrant children #GHS23 @DOTW_UK @rcpch_trainees

Introducing our 1st guest speaker.. Dr Akudo Okereafor from @abc_parents She will be talking about ABC Parents, a paediatric outreach and education programme which provides families with first aid, child health education, preventative knowledge and practical resources #GHS23

6 weeks until the 4th annual summer @GlobalHSeries conference We will be hearing from guest speakers about inequalities in #childhealth Free to attend and virtual - sign up to get your ticket! @Medact @lungsatwork @reachimyq

7th July 3pm HEE GHS conference 23 ‘Tackling inequalities in Child Health’ eventbrite.com/e/tackling-in… Free to attend Guest speakers and panel discussion 🌏 More details soon! @nosuji01 @_VinithaS @HPforGH @WeAreSfGH

Hearing from @SohailJannesari about his research into Iranian and Afghan sanctuary seekers #GHS22 Sanctuary is about finding safe space The asylum process is torturous People undergo the process of minoritisation & loss of agency Uncertainty & fear form a negative spiral

Brilliant to see a huge range of attendees at @GHS22 today: From health health activists working in Nigeria to Care coordinators, Junior Doctors and Social Prescribers!

Question from Dr Sarah Parry on inequalities in mental health with regards to Stigma Ignorance -> prejudice -> discrimination Can we expand our role as healthcare professionals to be advocates for our patients? #GHS22 Changing knowledge, attitudes and behaviour

Dr Sarah Parry - we need to expand our role as doctors to be advocates for our patients #core20plus5 #GHS22

Dr @_VinithaS giving a brilliant overview on inequalities within mental health in the UK And her inspiration for becoming a #psychiatry trainee to tackle these #GHS22

Thank you Dr Sarah Parry #GHS22 🌏Anxiety & Depression most common mental illness ‘Stigma and discrimination can be worse than the illness itself’ 🌏People with mental illness face reduced life expectancy 🌏Barriers to accessing physical healthcare & diagnostic overshadowing

Dr @_VinithaS “Tackling inequalities in mental health is inextricably tied to the social and political landscape”