Healthworks Chief Executive Hosts Lunch and Learn on Tackling Health Inequalities
The session, hosted by BOOST, brought together partners and professionals to discuss how community-based health services can support healthier communities and improve wellbeing.
During the session, Paul shared insights into Healthworks’ approach to delivering community health and wellbeing programmes that help people live longer, healthier and happier lives. He highlighted the value of prevention, early support and strong partnerships in addressing some of the region’s most pressing health challenges.
You can watch the full recording of Paul’s Lunch and Learn presentation here.
Supporting Healthier Communities
Healthworks works with communities across the North East to deliver a wide range of services designed to improve health and wellbeing.
These include:
- Physical activity and rehabilitation programmes
- Stop smoking support
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding service
- Healthy lifestyle programmes
- Community wellbeing activities
These services help people stay active, manage long-term health conditions and improve their overall wellbeing.
The Power of Prevention and Partnership
During the presentation, Paul also explored how preventative health programmes and strong partnerships can help improve outcomes for individuals while reducing pressure on NHS and social care services.
The session highlighted the growing evidence that community-led health interventions can make a significant difference, particularly in areas experiencing higher levels of deprivation.
Events like this provide an opportunity to share learning, strengthen partnerships and raise awareness of the vital role community organisations play in improving public health.
Find Out More
Healthworks has been supporting people across the North East for over 30 years through accessible health and wellbeing services.
Find out more about Healthworks services and the impact they have.
