Shared learning and case studies
Examples of practice and shared learning from across settings to support understanding and action on AMR-related health inequalities.
This section brings together examples of practice and shared learning from across settings to support understanding and action on AMR-related health inequalities. Case studies highlight how different teams have identified challenges, implemented interventions, and adapted approaches in response to local needs. By showcasing what has worked, what has been learned, and how barriers have been addressed, this section supports replication, innovation, and continuous improvement in tackling inequalities.
Format summarising how shared learning and case studies are presented
- Title: Name of the shared learning or case study
- Summary: Brief description of the shared learning or case study content and purpose
- Type of resource: Category or classification of the shared learning or case study
- Resource link: URL providing access to the shared learning or case study
- Year: Year in which the shared learning or case study was published, released or updated
- Login required: Indicates whether access to the shared learning or case study requires authentication (such as signup, subscription, or organisational login)
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Summary
The NHS campaign resource centre contains campaign and general resources covering a range of health topics, including antimicrobial resistance and accessing NHS services. Examples of resources include translated NHS posters for MMRV vaccination and the new 18-month appointment and the Keep Antibiotics Working campaign.
Type: Multiple
Link: National Campaign Resource Centre for health topics
Year: Multiple
Login required: Yes
Summary
Co‑production project developing a community‑engaged framework to improve antimicrobial stewardship in Roma populations, addressing cultural, language and access barriers through tailored education, resources and partnership working.
Type: Poster
Link: See the full poster
Year: 2025
Login required: No
Summary
Mixed‑methods project analysing antibiotic prescribing and behaviours in health and justice settings, identifying variation and barriers to stewardship, and developing targeted AMS interventions and toolkits for this high‑inequality population.
Type: Poster
Link: See the full poster
Year: 2025
Login required: No
Summary
Quality improvement project increasing vaccination uptake among people experiencing homelessness to prevent infections and reduce antibiotic use, combining outreach, education and routine screening to address upstream drivers of AMR.
Type: Poster
Link: See the full poster
Year: 2025
Login required: No
Summary
UKHSA’s overview article describing evidence of health inequalities in antimicrobial resistance, highlighting higher infection burden and antibiotic exposure in deprived and marginalised populations, and outlining national efforts to improve surveillance, awareness and targeted interventions to address these disparities. See Figure 1 below.
Type: Article
Link: See the full article
Year: 2024
Login required: No
Summary
Study examining the association between socioeconomic deprivation and antibiotic prescribing in Scottish primary care, identifying higher prescribing rates in more deprived populations.
Type: Journal article
Link: See the full journal article
Year: 2014
Login required: No
Summary
Observational study analysing trends in antibiotic prescribing in English primary care, demonstrating a relationship between higher prescribing and greater area‑level deprivation.
Type: Journal article
Link: See the full journal article
Year: 2020
Login required: No
Summary
Cross‑sectional spatial analysis investigating community transmission of MRSA, showing links between community‑associated strains and social and material deprivation.
Type: Journal article
Link: See the full journal article
Year: 2016
Login required: No
Summary
Qualitative study exploring recent migrants’ perspectives on antibiotic use and prescribing, highlighting barriers to access, understanding and communication.
Type: Journal article
Link: See the full journal article
Year: 2016
Login required: No
Summary
Cross‑sectional survey assessing public knowledge of antibiotic resistance and pharmacists’ perceptions, identifying awareness gaps and education needs.
Type: Journal article
Link: See the full journal article
Year: 2018
Login required: No
Summary
Household survey evaluating public understanding and antibiotic use, identifying misconceptions and inappropriate behaviours.
Type: Journal article
Link: See the full journal article
Year: 2019
Login required: No
Summary
Survey examining public knowledge and attitudes to antibiotic use, highlighting persistent knowledge gaps and behaviour patterns.
Type: Journal article
Link: See the full journal article
Year: 2022
Login required: No
Summary
Cohort study identifying clinical and demographic factors associated with variation in amoxicillin prescribing in children.
Type: Journal article
Link: See the full journal article
Year: 2022
Login required: No
Summary
Observational study identifying increased risk of community‑associated MRSA infection among people experiencing homelessness.
Type: Journal article
Link: See the full journal article
Year: 2008
Login required: No
Summary
Observational study using prescribing data to explore associations between deprivation, environmental factors and medication use.
Type: Journal article
Link: See the full journal article
Year: 2022
Login required: No
Summary
Evaluation study applying the HEAT tool to assess equity and reach of national AMR campaigns across population groups.
Type: Journal article
Link: See the full journal article
Year: 2019
Login required: No