Addressing health inequalities in infection and antimicrobial resistant infections: a UK-wide collaborative toolkit

Deprivation and socio-economic disadvantage

Resources for addressing health inequalities in antimicrobial resistance in the context of deprivation and socio-economic disadvantage.

People experiencing socio-economic disadvantage may be disproportionately affected by drug-resistant infections due to poorer living conditions, higher exposure risks, and reduced access to healthcare and prevention measures. These are factors that intersectional AMR research identifies as drivers of inequitable AMR exposure and outcomes.

Inclusion Health Self‑Assessment Tool for Primary Care Networks (PCNs)

Summary

Online self‑assessment for PCNs to evaluate engagement with Inclusion Health groups and generate a tailored action guide to embed inequality reduction into routine activities.

Population: Deprivation and socio-economic disadvantage
Type: Online resource: assessment tool
Link: Inclusion Health Self‑Assessment Tool for PCNs
Year: 2026
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The intersection of the social determinants of health and antimicrobial resistance in human populations: a systematic review

Summary

Systematic review (n=153 studies) mapping social determinants of health influences on AMR, antibiotic use, and public facing interventions. Identifies key determinants (deprivation, housing, knowledge) and evidence gaps for underserved groups.

Population: Deprivation and socio-economic disadvantage
Type: Journal article
Link: See the full article
Year: 2025
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CORE20PLUS5: Reducing Healthcare Inequalities – NHS England Infographic (Adults)

Summary

Infographic summarising the national approach to reducing health inequalities: Core20 (most deprived 20% of the population), PLUS (locally identified underserved groups), and 5 adult clinical priorities (maternity; severe mental illness – physical health; chronic respiratory disease; early cancer diagnosis; hypertension case finding).

Population: Deprivation and socio-economic disadvantage
Type: Infographic
Link: CORE20PLUS5: Reducing Healthcare Inequalities Infographic
Year: 2021
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Encouraging Participation in Bowel Screening – Barriers, Inequalities, and Interventions

Summary

Evidence-based review of common barriers (fear, misconceptions, practical or cleanliness concerns, low risk perception, forgetting, low health literacy or language) and groups with lower participation. Includes the Bowel Grid tool to target interventions.

Population: Deprivation and socio-economic disadvantage
Type: Online resource: guidance
Link: Encouraging Participation in Bowel Screening
Year: 2025
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Health Equity Assessment Tool (HEAT)

Summary

Framework and structured assessment tool to help organisations identify, assess and address health inequalities within services and programmes, incorporating equity considerations into planning, delivery and evaluation.

Population: Deprivation and socio-economic disadvantage
Type: Toolkit
Link: Health Equity Assessment Tool
Year: 2024
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Tackling tuberculosis (TB) in inclusion health groups: toolkit for a multi-agency approach

Summary

Toolkit providing practical guidance for multi‑agency working to improve prevention, diagnosis and management of tuberculosis in inclusion health groups, addressing barriers to access and supporting coordinated action to reduce health inequalities.

Population: Deprivation and socio-economic disadvantage
Type: Toolkit
Link: Tackling TB in inclusion health groups toolkit
Year: 2024
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