We will lead a programme of work to mitigate the effects of health inequalities on marginalised young people (those who are looked after, involved in the youth justice system, at risk of poor mental wellbeing). CORE PROGRAMME 5: ORGANISATIONAL EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION To insert 4: Our core programme deliverables Core programme 1: Fundamental causes Taking action to tackle the fundamental causes of health inequality is vital if these inequalities are to be reduced. Health inequalities are caused primarily by social and economic drivers resulting in the unequal distribution of power, money and resources across the population of Scotland, it is about more than just the gap between the richest and poorest in our society. Health behaviours are influenced by the circumstances and environments in which people live and work therefore efforts in reducing health inequalities need to extend to tackling the social and economic drivers of inequality. This involves influencing change in other sectors and policy areas such as environmental regulation, education, housing, employment, income and transport. The aim of the core programme is to establish an evidence base with which to influence stakeholders in their actions at policy and practice level to work towards reducing health inequality. Work stream 1: Income & Wealth Aim The key messages from our evidence based work on income, wealth and power are incorporated into the strategic and operational work of our partners. Short term Key messages on adequate income and a universal and Outcomes non-stigmatising welfare system are incorporated in to the strategic work of partners Our work on Economics & Cost of Living informs subsequent decision-making
We will lead a programme of work to mitigate the effects of health inequalities on marginalised young people (those who are looked after, involved in the youth justice system, at risk of poor mental wellbeing). CORE PROGRAMME 5: ORGANISATIONAL EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION To insert 4: Our core programme deliverables Core programme 1: Fundamental causes Taking action to tackle the fundamental causes of health inequality is vital if these inequalities are to be reduced. Health inequalities are caused primarily by social and economic drivers resulting in the unequal distribution of power, money and resources across the population of Scotland, it is about more than just the gap between the richest and poorest in our society. Health behaviours are influenced by the circumstances and environments in which people live and work therefore efforts in reducing health inequalities need to extend to tackling the social and economic drivers of inequality. This involves influencing change in other sectors and policy areas such as environmental regulation, education, housing, employment, income and transport. The aim of the core programme is to establish an evidence base with which to influence stakeholders in their actions at policy and practice level to work towards reducing health inequality. Work stream 1: Income & Wealth Aim The key messages from our evidence based work on income, wealth and power are incorporated into the strategic and operational work of our partners. Short term Outcomes Key messages on adequate income and a universal and non-stigmatising welfare system are incorporated in to the strategic work of partners Our work on Economics & Cost of Living informs subsequent decision-making
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