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Reducing health inequalities in England
25 June 2025
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses steps the Government will take to reduce health inequalities in England by improving funding allocation for primary care providers and launching a new programme to support employment in healthcare.
Action Requested
The government will commission a review of the Carr-Hill formula, phase out deficit support funding from 2026-27 onwards, and launch a £5 million Widening Access Demonstrators Programme to train and employ people from disadvantaged communities into health or social care roles.
Key Facts
- GP practices serving more deprived areas receive on average 9.8% less funding per needs adjusted patient than those in less deprived communities.
- Deficit support funding was worth £2.2 billion in 2025-2026.
- A new £5 million Widening Access Demonstrators Programme will be launched to train and employ people from disadvantaged communities into health or social care roles.
- Ten Integrated Care Systems will receive funding to support 1,000 people nationally.
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