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Derby Health Inequalities Partnership (DHIP)

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Derby Health Inequalities Partnership (DHIP)

DHIP was formed at the end of 2020 and its membership is made from community organisations across Derby who have an interest in improving the health and wellbeing of local people.

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About DHIP

Following the Covid-19 pandemic, health inequalities in Derby came into focus and a gap was identified in health planning within our communities. As a result, Derby City Council has partnered with Community Action Derby to create the Derby Health Inequalities Partnership (DHIP).

The aim of this partnership is to engage and consult local communities in Derby to help promote health and wellbeing effectively. This will help improve, influence, and shape the local health system. By working directly in partnership with community organisations, we can better understand people’s experiences of the health system and how it can be improved in the future.

An initial consultation to understand local people’s experience of health in Derby has already been completed. This piece of work provides some real insight into people’s lived experience and the challenges for the health system. On November 10, the Health and Wellbeing Board will meet and ratify the role and function of the DHIP in achieving health and wellbeing priorities for Derby City. This will ensure that DHIP has a strong voice and can ensure that the health system delivery in Derby reaches all communities.

For more information, please visit the DHIP website

DHIP Testimonials

“The pandemic highlighted massive disparities in equal access to health for disabled people in Derby and the surrounding area. The DHIP partnership is a real opportunity to not only address such gaps but to co-produce future plans.”

Dr Amo Raju Disability Ambassador and member of Derby Asian Strategic Partnership
DHIP Testimonials

“Health inequalities have had a detrimental effect on our Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority Communities for many years, which has been further exacerbated by Covid-19. DHIP is actively working to address this.”

Amjad Ashraf Co-chair of DHIP

“This Partnership has already had significant achievements in supporting our covid response. I am excited about its potential to improve joint working between the Council, NHS and local communities to improve health and reduce inequalities”

Dr Robin Dewis Director of Public Health for Derby City Council