The new Health Inequalities Template is now available to use on SystmOne and Emis.
The health inequalities template developed for general practice in Leeds serves as a structured framework within the clinical system to assess, monitor, and address health disparities. It has been designed to be used by anyone in primary care supporting patients to provide solutions to social determinants of health, like housing and finances, via information and direct links to local support organisations that are able to tackles issues disclosed to ensure action can be taken to address any unmet need.
The template has different tabs for different age groups and areas of need, making it easy to navigate. Each page is built around a basic set of questions relating to a healthy standard of living for all, with additional questions specific to that tab.
The template is not designed to be completed fully as a questionnaire, but instead encompasses different areas of need that can be completed in sections and at different times. Those using the template are encouraged to use the ‘what matters to me’ approach to identify an area(s) to focus on with the person.
About the Template – FAQs
Who developed it?
Developed in partnership with a Leeds GP, the Integrated Care Board Data Quality Team, and Public Health Leeds.
Where is it and how do I use it?
SystmOne – on the blue dot under H
Emis – in resource publisher > Health and Wellbeing folder
Guidance for the template can be found here – Health Inequalities template guidance document
What is it for?
To bring questions about social determinants of health into clinical systems to support you, addressing the health inequalities you see daily.
What are some key features?
Housing – a letter for housing from PC is no longer needed for housing assessments BUT there is one ready to print in this template if needed.
Financial – links to support, e.g., Money Information Centre and Leeds Food Aid Network
Where did it come from?
This was developed as a result of GPs and other primary care colleagues stating that they don’t have the time or resources to tackle these complex problems alone. It’s also founded in the secure knowledge that it takes a team with disparate talents to work together to meet the needs of people.
Where can I learn about health inequalities in my PCN?
You will find PCN health profile infographics for every PCN on the Leeds Observatory – PCN health profiles.