Population Health case studies
On this page, you can see some real examples of how colleagues across Lancashire and South Cumbria are making a difference in health inequalities. The case studies here highlight innovative, community-drive approaches to reducing health inequalities and improving outcomes for our most disadvantaged communities. Click on the title of each case study to download the details.
Partnering with football clubs, this programme offered exercise and wellbeing sessions to people undergoing cancer treatment. It helped improve fitness, reduce treatment side effects, and boost mental health in a supportive, non-clinical setting.
This programme identified high-risk individuals for lung cancer and offered low-dose CT scans in community settings. It significantly increased early-stage diagnoses, improving survival rates and targeting support to deprived communities.
Targeting hard-to-reach groups in Lancaster’s most deprived wards, this project used enhanced health checks and community engagement to improve access to care, reduce emergency admissions, and support people with complex needs.
Residents of the Ryelands estate co-designed a community park to improve wellbeing and social connection. The project built trust, supported local leadership, and created a shared space for health and recreation.
Focused on the Ryelands estate, this outreach project offered health checks and support to people not engaging with healthcare. It built trust, identified new health issues, and improved access to services.
Health professionals partnered with schools to improve health and wellbeing for pupils, staff, and families. Activities included cooking classes, yoga, health checks, and mental health support, helping to reduce inequalities and build healthier communities.
This project increased breast screening rates among women aged 50–70 by using data to identify those most at risk, offering personal outreach, and sharing clear information. Screening uptake rose from 63% to 73%.
Outreach clinics across Burnley provided over 500 health checks to people facing barriers to care, including the homeless and refugees. The project connected people to health and social support, improving access and outcomes.
This initiative empowered residents in areas of higher disadvantage to take control of their health through community-led activities like gardening, exercise, and peer support. It built confidence, improved wellbeing, and fostered stronger community connections.
In Barrow’s Central and Hindpool wards, this project tackled high urgent care use by addressing root causes like COPD, self-harm, and poor housing. It used community engagement and data analysis to shape targeted health and wellbeing interventions.
Men visiting a local barber shop in Lytham were offered blood pressure checks in a relaxed setting. The initiative identified undiagnosed high blood pressure and irregular pulses, helping people access care earlier and reduce health risks.
Aimed at South Asian women with type 2 diabetes, this programme in Burnley used culturally sensitive workshops and peer support to increase awareness and referrals to the national Empower diabetes programme, improving self-management and health outcomes.
This project worked with asylum-seeking families in Leyland and Blackpool to reduce the harmful impact of formula milk marketing. It trained staff, improved infant feeding practices, and promoted breastfeeding-friendly environments in temporary accommodation.