1. Diversity & inclusion in public health practice
Dr Justin Varney
National Lead for Adult Health & Wellbeing
Public Health England
June 2017

2. Tackling inequalities is at the core of public health practice
Tackling inequalities is at the core of public health practice. It is not possible to tackle inequalities without addressing diversity and inclusion issues. Addressing diversity and inclusion requires the full breadth of the art and science of public health.
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3. Equality is about fairness and ensuring that we all have the best possible chance to succeed in life and work whatever our background or identity. 
Diversity is about recognising, valuing and celebrating these differences. It is about creating an environment that is inclusive of these differences, where we all feel welcome, valued and supported to succeed whatever our background or identity.

4. Legally protected characteristics
age
disability
gender reassignment
marriage and civil partnership (but only in respect of eliminating unlawful discrimination)
pregnancy and maternity
race—this includes ethnic or national origins, colour or nationality
religion or belief—this includes lack of belief
sex
sexual orientation

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6. Source: http://www.transstudent.org/equality

7. Source: JRF https://www. jrf. org

8. Source: JRF https://www. jrf. org

9. Health inequalities
Some specific variations in health which are linked to demographics e.g. gendered cancers
Some variations linked to lifestyle behaviours e.g. diet/nutrition behaviours
But many inequalities linked to discrimination and marginalisation

11. Some of the challenges Data Evidence Engagement/Co-production
Capacity/resource vs Size of population

12. Some different paradigms

13. Source:https://www. time-to-change. org

14. Mixed ethnicity
With each generation the proportion of individuals who identify with a mixed or multi-strand ethnic identity increase. What does this mean for cultural competency and engagement?
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16. 100yr life
If you live to a hundred how will your self- identification change? What does age discrimination look like when 1 in 3 children will see their hundredth birthday?
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17. So what can public health do?
Shine a light
Where there are gaps work to fill them
Co-produce with communities
Work in partnership across borders
Empower and enable
Engage with the wicked issues