The Health Equity Assessment Tool (HEAT) has been developed to enable professionals to systematically identify and address health inequalities and equity in their work programmes or services. This workshop supports the use of the tool, providing the context and purpose, outlining the benefits of using the tool, and taking the learner step-by-step through each stage of the tool. It also provides a general introduction to health inequalities and equity, as well as examples of good practice.
The intended audience for HEAT is a wide range of professionals who want to make a difference in relation to inequalities and equality in their services and work programmes. This includes professionals working at national and local level and for those working with commissioners or providers. This workshop will support those working in the health and public health arenas to apply a strong inequalities and equity focus to their work.