Tackling Health Inequalities | Project 93
Project 93 is a Community Health Champions: Tackling Health Inequalities grant holder, based at the Dudson Centre in Hanley. They’re using their grant to develop a brand-new training course for healthcare staff at University Hospitals North Midlands (UHNM).
This training helps to tackle the health inequalities that people in the trans community face when accessing health care.
The new online course, ‘Creating Inclusive Spaces: An Introduction to Transgender Inclusion’, provides a comprehensive introduction to key concepts around gender identity and the experiences of transgender people.
Darren, Project 93’s Chief Executive Officer said:
“The early response from healthcare professionals has been incredibly positive, highlighting a strong commitment to fostering inclusive spaces. An impressive 17 learners have already completed the course, with another 20 currently progressing through the material.”
Feedback from participants shows the significant impact of the training:
- 100% of attendees reported that the course helped them understand the practical steps required to create a more inclusive environment.
- 87.5% now feel more confident in their ability to use appropriate and respectful language.
- 87.5% said they would recommend the training to their colleagues.
Building on this positive momentum, Project 93 is now developing face-to-face training sessions. This next phase is being shaped directly by feedback from the initial participants, who expressed a strong interest in hearing more about individual lived experiences and learning how to apply their knowledge in daily practice.
These upcoming sessions will focus on key areas including the practical application of inclusive care in an NHS setting, understanding unconscious bias, and exploring the current legislation that affects patients.
This initiative is a powerful step towards ensuring healthcare services in the region are welcoming and supportive for everyone, and it demonstrates a fantastic commitment from local healthcare staff to learning and growth.