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

People in contact with the criminal justice system

Resources for addressing health inequalities in antimicrobial resistance amongst people in contact with the criminal justice system.

People in contact with the criminal justice system may be disproportionately affected by drug-resistant infections due to overcrowding, limited access to healthcare, and higher prevalence of underlying health conditions. 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: People in contact with criminal justice system
Type: Online resource: assessment tool
Link: Inclusion Health Self Assessment Tool for Primary Care Networks (PCNs)
Year: 2026
Available in another language: No
Login required: No

The health of people in prison, on probation and in the secure NHS estate in England

Summary

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for England’s comprehensive report on health needs of people in prison, on probation and in secure hospitals. Documents poorer outcomes, transition risks, ageing population needs, and targeted recommendations for prevention and care continuity.

Population:People in contact with criminal justice system 
Type:Research and analysis report 
Link: The health of people in prison, on probation and in the secure NHS estate in England 
Year: 2025 
Available in another language: No 
Login required: No

Inclusion health data and intelligence resource for England: An overview of published data and evidence

Summary

Beta Power BI dashboard collating published data and evidence to support inclusion health work at national, regional and local levels. Sections include key messages, data, policy and guidance, and resources across homelessness, Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities, migrants, sex workers, people in contact with the justice system, and people with substance dependence.

Population: People in contact with criminal justice system 
Type: Dashboard 
Link: Inclusion health data and intelligence resource for England: An overview of published data and evidence 
Year: 2026 
Available in another language: No 
Login required: No

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: People in contact with criminal justice system 
Type: Toolkit 
Link: Health Equity Assessment Tool (HEAT)
Year: 2024
Available in another language: No 
Login required: No

Tackling 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: People in contact with criminal justice system
Type: Toolkit 
Link: Tackling TB in inclusion health groups: toolkit for a multi-agency approach 
Year: 2024 
Available in another language: No 
Login required: No