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Health Inequalities Symposium, Thursday 27 April

Leaving No One Behind: Health Inequalities on the Island of Ireland
On 27 April, the ISS21 SHAPE & REACT Research Clusters hosted an online symposium on health inequalities on the island of Ireland. A number of themes were explored through panel discussions, including health economics, mental health, and health in the community.
Time |
Topic |
Speakers |
9.15-9.30 |
Opening remarks |
|
9.30-11.00 |
Health Inequalities Panel 1: A holistic system view THEME: What does it mean to leave no-one behind in Ireland? |
|
11.00-11.20 |
Break |
|
11.20-12.45 |
Health Inequalities Panel 2: The political economy of healthcare THEME: To what extent are some people being left behind? |
|
12.45-1.30 |
Lunch Break |
|
1.30-3.00 |
Health Inequalities Panel 3: Community Perspectives THEME: What are the experiences of those left behind in the community? |
|
3.00-3.15 |
Break |
|
3.15-4.45 |
Health Inequalities Panel 4: Mental Health THEME: Are those with mental health challenges more at risk of being left behind? |
|
4.45-5.00 |
Closing session |
|
For more on this story contact:
Margaret Scanlon (m.scanlon@ucc.ie)