Scottish Deep End Project
@deependgp.bsky.social
A collaboration between academic and frontline GPs/primary care staff working in the most socio-economically disadvantaged communities in Scotland. www.gla.ac.uk/deepend
GP practices in Scotland are changing with the emergence of #megapractices with large patient lists and different service models. New research led by @gerrymccartney1.bsky.social identified 5 megapractices with over 30,000 patients - including one with almost 120,000. doi.org/10.1016/j.pu...
With health an important election issue, @holyroodmag.bsky.social asked experts: How important is a shift to spending on preventative health initiatives and can that be done without impacting existing health services? @deependgp.bsky.social www.holyrood.com/inside-polit...
The Huddle: How do we make Scotland healthier?
With health an important election issue, Holyrood asked experts to weigh in on one key question
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Two new reports on Deep End website: - DE Report 44: Addressing Cancer Inequalities in Primary Care in Scotland www.gla.ac.uk/media/Media_... - DE Report 45: Children and Young People's Mental Health in Deep End communities www.gla.ac.uk/media/Media_...
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The first joint conference between @qniscotland.bsky.social and the Scottish Deep End Project has started! Prof Andrea Williamson with opening plenary on “missingness” - a strong risk marker for poor health outcomes
We need more investment in general practice, with a focus on relational continuity of care www.heraldscotland.com/news/health/...
How can we close health inequalities? Invest in GP practices and grassroots schemes
New research in Glasgow into health inequalities has highlighted the need to invest a larger share of resources into GP practices and grassroots…
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Today's ONS stats illustrate the devastating impacts of poverty on life expectancy. Most areas across Great Britain have experienced a fall in life expectancy. 📢 With some of the most deprived areas having the lowest expectancy. 1/3
12% hospital beds have patients fit for discharge - fix 2’ care by funding community care Instead👇🏼 Population ⬆️7% 2012-24 ❌GPs ⬇️7% ❌District nurses⬇️42% ❌Health Visitors⬇️30% ❌Learning Disability Nurses⬇️23% ❌School Nurses⬇️25% ❌Nursing home beds⬇️12% ❌Residential Care home beds⬇️16% ❌Social care cuts
Early Xmas present... 9mins of Hope, Joy, Inclusivity, Kindness, and Advocacy - the themes of the Deep End conference held in Glasgow earlier this year. (Thought this would be appropriate for our #firstpost #MedSky #AcademicSky - Enjoy!) www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRqj...
Deep End International - 2024 Conference
YouTube video by Edward Sharp-Paul
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