A toolkit to support local conversations aimed at understanding and reducing health inequalities.
The National Conversation on Health Inequalities is a programme by Public Health England to start a conversation with the public about health inequalities and solutions to reduce these inequalities. This toolkit shows you how to start a conversation in your community.
Seven principles of public dialogue around health inequalities
In the context of the challenges identified in undertaking public dialogue with the aim of addressing health inequalities, there are a number of key principles and associated practical considerations which can help support effective public dialogue. These include:
- Ensuring transparency of purpose, objectives and intended outcomes
- Using language and narrative which resonates with people
- Supporting safe, active, equal and informed discussion among all participants
- Involving stakeholders
- Incorporating an asset based approach in the dialogue
- Continuing the conversation
- Reviewing and improving the process
You can download this toolkit for free here.
