Understanding the causes of health inequalities and the role of trust in improving outcomes

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In this fireside chat, Habib and Rachel will explore the root causes of health inequalities and why building trust with communities is essential to improving outcomes. Reflecting on lessons from the pandemic, they will consider what has changed—and what still needs to. The conversation will also look ahead to the growing role of AI in healthcare, alongside the important work of addressing bias in clinical trials, drawing on RHO’s work to create more inclusive and representative research.

This session is supported by Astra Zeneca. AstraZeneca has provided sponsorship towards Patient Partnership Week 2026 and has had no involvement in its creation or organisation.

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Chair: Rachel Power, Chief Executive, the Patients Association
Professor Habib Naqvi MBE FFPH, Chief Executive, NHS Race and Health Observatory

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Start: 29^th June, 2026 at 3:45pm

End: 29^th June, 2026 at 4:45pm

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