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Addressing health inequalities in infection and antimicrobial resistant infections: a UK-wide collaborative toolkit

From:
UK Health Security Agency
Published:
11 August 2026
Updated:
11 August 2026 - See all updates

People experiencing drug and/or alcohol dependence

Resources for addressing health inequalities in antimicrobial resistance amongst people experiencing drug and/or alcohol dependence.

People experiencing drug and/or alcohol dependence may be disproportionately affected by drug‑resistant infections due to increased infection risk, comorbidities, and barriers to consistent, non‑judgemental care. These are factors that intersectional AMR research identifies as drivers of inequitable AMR exposure and outcomes.

Inclusion Health Self‑Assessment Tool for Primary Care Networks (PCNs)

Summary

Online self assessment for PCNs to evaluate engagement with Inclusion Health groups and generate a tailored action guide to embed inequality reduction into routine activities.

Population:ÌýPeople experiencing drug and/or alcohol dependence
Type:ÌýOnline resource: assessment tool
Link:Ìý
Year:Ìý2026
Available in another language:ÌýNo
Login required:ÌýNo

Inclusion health data and intelligence resource for England: An overview of published data and evidence

Summary

Beta Power BI dashboard collating published data/evidence to support inclusion health work at national, regional and local levels. Sections include key messages, data, policy/guidance and resources across homelessness, GRT, migrants, sex workers, justice contact and substance dependence.

Population: People experiencing drug and/or alcohol dependence
Type:ÌýDashboard
Link:Ìý
Year:Ìý2026
Available in another language:ÌýNo
Login required:ÌýNo

Health Equity Assessment Tool (HEAT)

Summary

Framework and structured assessment tool to help organisations identify, assess and address health inequalities within services and programmes, incorporating equity considerations into planning, delivery and evaluation.

Population:ÌýPeople experiencing drug and/or alcohol dependence
Type:ÌýToolkit
Link:ÌýHealth Equity Assessment Tool (HEAT)
Year:Ìý2024
Available in another language:ÌýNo
Login required:ÌýNo

Tackling TB in inclusion health groups: toolkit for a multi-agency approach

Summary

Framework and structured assessment tool to help organisations identify, assess and address health inequalities within services and programmes, incorporating equity considerations into planning, delivery and evaluation.

Population: People experiencing drug and/or alcohol dependenceÌý
Type:ÌýToolkit
Link:ÌýTackling TB in inclusion health groups
Year:Ìý2024
Available in another language:ÌýNo
Login required:ÌýNo