What does health equity mean to business?

This is an online event.

Audience

This event is for Business in the Community (BITC) members by invite only. If you would like to attend, please contact Jenny.McLaren@bitc.org.uk.

Background

Health inequalities are differences in health outcomes between different groups that are avoidable and often systematic. These disparities are influenced by factors like socio-economic status, geography, ethnicity, and social exclusion.

• People in the poorest parts of the UK live up to 10 years less than those in the richest areas. (Statistics on Health Inequalities in the United Kingdom)
• Key determinants of health include income, education, housing, environment, and access to healthcare.

• Existing health inequalities have been exacerbated since the pandemic, especially for those already disadvantaged. (What are health inequalities?)

Businesses have direct and far-reaching influence on health in many ways; through their employees, their supply chains, in the way that they use and manage their offices, the way they financially invest, of course through their community engagement and investment.

Businesses have a significant role to play in reducing health inequalities.

About the event

This event will bring together business leaders taking action to foster health equity. It will provide a platform to share insights, exchange experiences, and explore the actions businesses are taking to tackle health disparities. Attendees will have the opportunity to reflect on what health inequalities mean for business and how the private sector can be a force for positive change. 

Guest speaker

TBC

Booking and contact details and further information

• Contact Jenny.McLaren@bitc.org.uk for any further questions.
• Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

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