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Evidence highlights how children in the north of England are disproportionately disadvantaged in comparison to children in the south of England. Women and babies of the north are similarly at a ‎greater risk of suffering from social and maternal health inequities. To reduce inequalities, it is ‎important to give every child the best start, from before and during pregnancy and early childhood. ‎

This theme is interested in researching and understanding health inequalities experienced by children in the broadest sense so that we can work towards ensuring children in South Yorkshire have the best and fairest start in life. The health inequalities theme intersects with ‎the other SCYPHER themes, however key areas of interest include:‎

• Inequalities in children’s access to health services;
• Inequalities in children’s health outcomes;
• Inequities for mothers and babies in access to health and social care service;
• Inequities in mothers and families’ experiences of services and related ‎health outcomes.

Theme Coordinators

Dr Jill Thompson is a senior lecturer in global health and wellbeing. Her recent work includes exploring health promotion amongst migrant children and young people and health care ‎access for migrant children. As the 91̽»¨ co-lead for the , Jill is committed to working ‎towards fairer futures for South Yorkshire’s children and young people.
 

Professor of Maternal and Infant Health, 91̽»¨ Hallam University

Contact: h.soltani@shu.ac.uk or 0114 225 5444

Professor Hora Soltani leads maternal and infant health research at 91̽»¨ Hallam ‎University and is a strong advocate for reducing health inequities for mothers and babies. ‎With over 25 years of experience, Hora was awarded an MBE for her services to maternal and infant ‎health and higher education, impacting on reducing health inequalities through nationally and global ‎collaborations.