Cardiovascular disease Innovation for Healthcare Inequalities Programme (InHIP) Addressing local healthcare inequalities experienced by under-served populations People from underserved areas in our region can struggle to access screening and relevant treatment for cardiovascular disease (CVD). National programme NHS England’s Innovation for Healthcare Inequalities Programme (InHIP) aims to address local healthcare inequalities experienced by deprived and other under-served populations in line with NHS England’s Core20PLUS5 approach. Local approach We supported our local integrated care systems (ICSs) to deliver projects that focus on increasing cholesterol / familial hypercholesterolaemia screening, and access to and adoption of evidence-based innovations for CVD in underserved populations. The overall aim of the projects was to support early identification of CVD risk factors to result in reducing the risk of developing CVD and associated complications, as well as and also addressing local healthcare inequalities. We commissioned Unity Insights to undertake independent evaluations of each project to establish effectiveness of reaching target communities. Statistics The challenges presented by CVD and how this project could help. 7m people in the UK are affected by CVD £7.8bn Estimated annual cost to health and social care services £251,000 approximate cost savings over 5 years that could be achieved across Surrey and Sussex News and case studies Surrey Innovation for Healthcare Inequalities Programme (InHIP) The Surrey Heartlands InHIP project’s primary aim was to increase access to high cholesterol and familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) screening and associated treatments in the community, focusing on populations from deprived areas, Black and Asian minority ethnic groups, and those ineligible for NHS health checks, largely due to age. Case StudyNews 30 Mar 2024 More Kent and Medway Innovation for Healthcare Inequalities Programme (InHIP) The Kent and Medway InHIP project’s primary aim was to improve access to care, detection and effective management of hypercholesterolemia to reduce risk of CVD morbidity and mortality, with particular focus on improving access to screening and treatment in the Lower Super Output Areas (LSOAs). Case StudyNews 30 Mar 2024 More Kent & Medway Women’s Health Innovation Summit unites NHS and industry to close gender health gap Kent & Medway’s first ever Women’s Health Innovation Summit took place last week (6th March), bringing together local leaders to revolutionise women’s health and close the gender health gap. News 15 Mar 2024 More New innovator guide to health equity Health Innovation KSS has published the Innovator Guide to Health Equity, for innovators who are developing new solutions for use... News 5 Aug 2024 More ← → Related resources NHS England's Core20PLUS5 National Healthcare Inequalities Improvement Programme Contact us If you’d like to find out more about our work in CVD and health inequalities or are interested in collaborating with us, get in touch. Meet the team Get in touch Similar programmes 1/4. CVD Central Providing free resources to support detection and management of high-risk conditions. 2/4. Population Health Programme The Population Health Academy equips staff to improve population health. It tackles inequalities through workforce development, offering online resources, training, and networking. This empowers staff to deliver targeted services and prevent illness, ultimately contributing to better health outcomes across the region. 3/4. Women’s health Health Innovation KSS is working with our partners to reduce health inequalities for women, by ensuring that all women have access to the best quality health and care. 4/4. Health inequalities At Health Innovation KSS, we are committing to ensuring socially excluded groups have a voice and to promoting equity, amplifying diverse voices, and tailoring innovations to meet the needs of populations affected by certain health issues. ← →