Your postcode should not determine your health
To deliver a fair and equitable preventative healthcare for all, the RCGP recommends:
Targeted primary care funding: Directing additional staff, resources, and time to general practices operating in socioeconomically disadvantaged communities.
Community-embedded support: Meeting people where they are. Rather than expecting vulnerable patients to navigate complex booking portals, health advice and screenings should be brought directly into community centres, places of worship, and local hubs.
Health in all policies: Recognising that health is not solved inside doctors’ offices alone. True prevention requires local council policies that prioritise clean air, green spaces, housing quality, and access to affordable, nutritious food.
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