Mental health in A&E: Understanding inequalities in experience, access and outcomes
Join us for an insightful and impactful webinar focused on the health inequalities faced by individuals with mental ill health when attending A&E.
This session will shed light on the challenges and disparities experienced by patients with a mental health need accessing A&E, as well as exploring strategies for improvement.
It forms part of our Interface Improvement Programme, which is being jointly delivered by the NHS Confederation and NHS England's National Mental Health Improvement Support Team.
Speakers:
To be announced shortly, but likely to include:
- Representatives from the NHS Confederation and NHS England's National Mental Health Improvement Support Team.
- Lived Experience Advocates: Hear firsthand accounts from individuals who have navigated the complexities of A&E with mental ill health. Their stories will provide a powerful perspective on the real-world impact of health inequalities.
- Professional Experts: Gain insights from professionals at the forefront of mental health and healthcare improvement, including representatives from: Acute and Mental Health Provider Trusts, Office for Health Improvement and Disparities, Centre for Mental Health.
Key Topics:
- Understanding Health Inequalities: An overview of the current state of health disparities in A&E for people with mental ill health.
- Personal Experiences: Lived experience speakers will share their journeys, highlighting the barriers and challenges they faced.
- Professional Insights: Experts will discuss their improvement journeys, sharing successful strategies and initiatives aimed at reducing inequalities.
- Collaborative Solutions: Exploring how different sectors can work together to create a more equitable healthcare environment.
Audience:
This webinar is ideal for healthcare professionals, policymakers, mental health advocates, and anyone interested in understanding and addressing health inequalities in A&E settings.
