Evaluation and Research
A number of outputs were delivered by, or in partnership with the LHEP programme, including fifteen evaluations and reports, six presentations at national and international conferences, seven academic papers published or in process, six webinars and community workshops and five toolkits. Key themes, findings and insights drawn from this evidence include recommendations to: Start with the data and evidence: and ensure that data and learning are shared, and behavioural insights are considered. Work with communities: co-design and coproduce with communities, take a community centred approach, build trust and focus on underserved communities. Innovate and ensure sustainability: expand perspectives on where different services can be delivered and collaborate with local community groups. Consider partnerships and leadership: communicate effectively, take a hyperlocal approach and deliver relevant training.
Next steps and sustainability
The legacy of LHEP is through four key areas: Evaluation and evidence: The reports and evidence generated ensuring that these are showcased and shared for learning. System leadership: Recommendations for the Health Equity Group. System insight: Embedding LHEP ways of working into business as usual. Innovative programmes and partnerships: New innovative programmes that were established through LHEP have been embedded into the London system and will now continue beyond the LHEP programme as longer-term initiatives or programmes of work for the capital.
The Legacy and Health Equity Partnership (LHEP), in collaboration with faith health networks and wider partners including faith partners and third sector organisations, UKHSA, NHS London and ICB partners, Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID), Greater London Authority (GLA), Local Authority Public Health Teams and the Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) co-delivered vaccination and health pop ups at two community faith events in London: Eid in the Square, in partnership with the London Muslim Health Network (hosted by the Mayor of London at Trafalgar Square, May 2022), and the Maccabi Great Britain Fun Run with the London Jewish Health Partnership (hosted by Maccabi GB at StoneX Stadium, June 2022). The aim of both health and wellbeing stands was to opportunistically engage with communities to provide health advice and vaccination engagement.
An evaluation was conducted for the health stands to provide insights into the design and delivery and inform future similar events. Download here.
A toolkit was also produced to build on the learning and to provide recommendations for system partners in future delivery of similar interventions. Download here.
Delivering the COVID-19 vaccination programme highlighted the inequalities in vaccine uptake. Between 2021-2022 engagement and partnership activities took place with different communities across London to increase vaccine uptake and reduce health inequalities. COVID-19 case rates, proxy vaccine uptake data and insights from engagement with community leaders suggested a specific need to work with the Charedi (Orthodox Jewish) community in Stamford Hill, Hackney. This led to a co-produced in-person event alongside Interlink in partnership with regional and local health partners and other community groups, for Charedi women which focused on COVID-19 safety and vaccination as well as wider health concerns.
The evaluation provides insights to inform future engagement with communities.
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted and exacerbated health inequalities across London, with Black African and Black Caribbean communities disproportionately affected by the socio-economic and health impacts of the pandemic.
In October 2021, Lambeth Council in partnership with NHS England, OHID and the GLA, successfully delivered a Black Health and Wellbeing Day focused on supporting vaccine uptake in the local population, as well as other health concerns important to the community.
Building on positive outcomes and learning, a programme of activities/events was developed to be delivered in 8 London boroughs with the lowest COVID-19 vaccine uptake amongst Black African and Black Caribbean residents under the branding of inspire.
A process evaluation using mixed-methods approach was conducted to understand the success, challenges and lessons learnt associated with the design and delivery of the programme.
The legacy of LHEP is through four key areas: Evaluation and evidence: The reports and evidence generated ensuring that these are showcased and shared for learning. System leadership: Recommendations for the Health Equity Group. System insight: Embedding LHEP ways of working into business as usual. Innovative programmes and partnerships: New innovative programmes that were established through LHEP have been embedded into the London system and will now continue beyond the LHEP programme as longer-term initiatives or programmes of work for the capital.
Impact report
We have developed an impact report which provides an evaluation of the Legacy and Health Equity Partnership (LHEP) and its programmes of work, integrating academic evaluations and providing recommendations to support the legacy.