Event

Watch: Fireside chat on tackling women's health inequalities

On 22 July the Health and Care Women Leaders Network held its fourth fireside chat with Professor Bola Owolabi discussing women's health inequalities

General information

Time
22 July 2024 17:00 - 18:15 GMT
Audience
Open to all

Speakers

  • Sam Allen
    Samantha Allen
    Chief Executive, North East & North Cumbria Integrated Care Board
  • Tracie Jolliff
    Tracie Jolliff
    Inclusive, Anti-racist Leadership and Systems Development Specialist
  • Headshot of Dr Bola Owolabi
    Professor Bola Owolabi
    GP and Director of the National Healthcare Inequalities Improvement Programme at NHS England

About the event 

On Monday 22 July the Health and Care Women Leaders Network held its fourth virtual fireside chat, from 5 – 6.15pm. 

The conversation was led by network chair Samantha Allen and deputy chair Tracie Jolliff, in discussion with Professor Bola Owolabi, GP and Director of the National Healthcare Inequalities Improvement Programme at NHS England.

Together they explored the intersectionality of women's health inequalities, the systemic barriers faced by women, and strategies to address these challenges to enhance equity in healthcare for women.

On the day, delegates had the opportunity to:

  • gain insights from Professor Bola Owolabi on factors contributing to women's health inequalities
  • understand how systemic barriers affect women's access to healthcare
  • learn how to address these challenges and enhance equity in healthcare.

Watch a recording of the event

Get involved 

We are keen to learn from our supporters about the types of questions they would like answered at this event. If you have a question in mind that you would like answered, please let us know by emailing us at women.leaders@nhsconfed.org.

Health and Care Women Leaders Network

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