Health inequality
Socioeconomic and health inequalities in Scotland – Election Brief
Author / Creator: Fraser of Allander Institute
Media type: Report
Date published:
This topic brief provides an overview of some of the issues to consider ahead of the General Election 2024 that are relevant to tackling socioeconomic and related health inequalities in Scotland.
This is part of a programme of work, funded by the Health Foundation as part of its improving health and reducing inequalities in Scotland programme.
Health & Care: Finance, Workforce and Reform
Author / Creator: Jimmy Reid Foundation
Media type: Briefing Paper
Date published: 2024
As a recent study shows, privatisation is not the solution and leads to poorer outcomes. Funding is critical coupled with action on:
• Investment in digital health and care.
• A realistic workforce plan.
• Investment in social care.
• A focus on prevention and early public health interventions.
How stark are Scotland’s health inequalities?
Author / Creator: The Ferret
Media type: Report
Date published: 2023
After consistently increasing over the last four decades overall life expectancy stalled in Scotland in 2013-15
Health Inequalities in Scotland: Trends in the socio-economic determinants of health in Scotland
Author / Creator: David Eiser
Media type: Report
Date published: 2022
Socioeconomic factors play a critical role in influencing health and health inequalities.