Health Inequalities Community of Practice - High Wycombe

The Health Inequalities Community of Practice is a regular forum for people working or volunteering on the 'frontline' in health, social care and support organisations who have a common interest in supporting people in High Wycombe experiencing health inequalities.

The Community of Practice is a safe space for those working directly with people in the High Wycombe area to learn from each other, share knowledge, ask questions and explore solutions to benefit local people based in day-to-day practice.

It is for social workers, community nurses, community pharmacists, social prescribers, health and wellbeing coaches, care navigators, mental health practitioners, advice workers, advocacy providers, social support workers, outreach workers as well as staff and volunteers in foodbanks, faith-based or community organisations and anyone addressing homelessness, substance misuse, or supporting refugees and asylum seekers. This list is not exhaustive. This is not a forum for senior managers or CEOs.

Each facilitated meeting will explore a theme and bring in those working and volunteering in communities with expert experience and knowledge and, where possible, those with lived experience.

This meeting will explore the use of trauma-informed and trauma-based approaches in providing support to people experiencing health inequalities. This was one of the topics suggested by participants at previous sessions.

We are pleased to have expert speakers from the Sexual Assault and Abuse Support Service (Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes) who will explore what a trauma-based approach entails and how is can be valuable in addressing a wide range of health-related issues. By working in a trauma-informed way we recognise the impact of trauma on individuals and communities, and strive to provide care that is compassionate, empowering and mindful of the complex factors that influence well-being.

Host or Publisher Buckinghamshire Health and Social Care Academy