Being from a low socio economic standing can have a direct impact on the health inequalities, patient experience and outcomes experienced.
Documents
From Vision to Reality - DoH - Crown Copyright 2009
Poverty and inequality in the UK: 2007 - The Institute for Fiscal Studies
Links to other useful sites
Socio economic deprivation and poor recovery from severe mental disorder - University of London
Money, debt and mental health problems - Rethink
Poverty and Mental Health - Patient UK
Health Inequalities - DoH
Future developments
The Equality Bill will introduce a duty to consider the socio economic factors when planning and delivering services. Please check the Government Equalities Office’s website to see that latest developments.
