Embedding health inequality assessment within routine clinical audit

Case Studies | Published: 04 Jun 2025

As part of Clinical Audit Awareness Week 2025 (2–6 June 2025, #CAAW25), HQIP is pleased to share a new case study from West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, which highlights how health inequality assessment is being embedded into routine clinical audit.

Led by Dr Bryn Hilton, Public Health Registrar, this project reviewed 115 audits and found that only a small number considered health inequalities—highlighting a key area for improvement.

This case study highlights key actions, which included:

  • Assessing how often health inequalities are currently considered in clinical audits performed in the Trust
  • Creating a template to support staff with assessment of health inequalities
  • Launching new training on health inequalities and how to assess for them.

This practical approach shows how small changes to audit design and training can make a big difference in tackling healthcare inequalities.

Download the case study and share your feedback about this CAAW25 resource by completing this form.

You can also explore other available #CAAW25 event videos and resources by heading over to the #CAAW25 main page.

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Embedding health inequality assessment within routine clinical audit