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Deep Engagement Partner programme

The Deep Engagement Partner (DEP) programme will run from 2024 to 2027. It aims to tackle health inequalities in Âé¶¹¸ßÇå's communities.

What the programme will do

The DEP programme will:

  • increase awareness of community experiences of health and wellbeing
  • improve health literacy in communities
  • enable communities to control and lead their own programmes
  • make sure communities have a voice in helping shape strategy and policy development
  • use existing community assets and strengths to find solutions for health and wellbeing needs

What partners will deliver each year

DEP partners will:

  • run four focus groups on health inequalities in their communities
  • deliver four cultural competency training sessions for health and social care staff
  • carry out a health inequality project to support communities
  • attend five council partnership meetings - including the new “Communities of Identity” partnership

LGBTQ+ partners