Episode 10 (S8). Health Is Not Equal: Confronting Health Inequities

We have a new episode for you! In this conversation, we take a critical look at health inequities, the unfair and avoidable differences in health outcomes that continue to impact individuals and communities every day.Why do some people live longer, healthier lives simply because of where they’re born, the colour of their skin, or the resources available to them? How do systemic inequality, discrimination, and underfunded services shape who gets access to care, who is heard, and who is left behind? In this episode, we discuss how health inequities are created, sustained, and normalised across our health and social systems.We speak about power, privilege, and responsibility, centring the lived experiences behind the statistics and challenging the narratives that place blame on individuals rather than systems. We also explore what change could look like.This episode will invite you to reflect, question, and act, offering perspectives on how we can move beyond awareness towards justice, equity and collective responsibility for health.Tune in, share and join the conversation.📲 Instagram: @matterspodcast💼 LinkedIn: Social Matters🌍 Website: socialmatters.org.uk