Health Inequalities in Kidney Care 

Course Overview
The aim of this module is to introduce you to the concept of health inequalities and health inequity.
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  • Introductory
  • 100% online
  • Video content
  • Multiple choice quiz
  • Approx. 1 hour to complete
  • Completion certificate
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About this course
The aim of this module is to introduce you to the concept of health inequalities and health inequity. It will highlight the unequal health outcomes experienced by people living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and cover some practical ideas and considerations for how to tackle health inequality for staff working with kidney patients.

By participating and completing the course you will:
  • Develop an understanding and awareness of health inequalities experienced by people living with CKD
  • Gain an understanding of what you can do in your role to support patients and help reduce inequity
  • Gain a basic understanding of health and digital literacy and how this can impact on health outcomes
  • Be aware of helpful resources that you can 'signpost' patients and colleagues too.

Course authors and designers

Sarah Milne

RN, BSc (Hons), MSc Student, Kidney Nurse Consultant and Clinical Service Line Lead
Sarah is a senior kidney nurse with 20 years experience, mostly in the field of kidney care who has an interest in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) prevention and early intervention , reducing health care inequalities and peer support. In 2020, Sarah was one of 16 multi-professional fellows accepted onto Health Education England first national Population Health Fellowship

Susan Cummins

RGN, RMN, BSc, MSc., Physical Health Community Matron
Susan has over 30 years’ experience working in mental services, gaining deep insight and understanding around the needs of people who experience severe mental illness. Over the years she has forged strong links with local primary care services which enabled the collaboration between her Trust and Islington GP Federation in establishing the Islington SMI health check nurse team in 2018.

Dr Ben Oliveira

MBChB, MRCP Consultant Nephrologist
Ben is a Nephrologist with an interest in managing Chronic Kidney Disease, particularly around helping improve quality of life in this patient group. His PhD was focused on how iron affects muscle strength and function in people with CKD. He also has an interest in healthcare inequalities and on addressing the social determinants of health. He has championed greater trainee involvement in the LKN and has a passion for education.

Roseline Agykum

RN, FHEA, MSc, PG Cert HCP, BSc, CCN, PhD Student, Lead Nurse, Clinical Practice & Education, Senior Practitioner Lecturer
Roseline has over 20 years of clinical and teaching and practice development experience in the renal care setting. Her practice development focus has been on continuous workforce education. In 2021, Roseline secured an NIHR Pre-doctoral Clinical and Practitioner Academic Fellowship which focussed on addressing kidney health inequalities among people of African and Caribbean heritage

Andre Crawford

FdSc, BSc, PGCE, MA, Learning Technologist
Andre has over 15 years of experience in education, specialising in UX/UI design and content development. As a qualified teacher, he has a background in developing comprehensive college-wide training and development strategies based on skills-gap analysis and creating analytics dashboards for program leaders. Andre is particularly adept at crafting online and blended learning programs, ensuring effective and engaging educational experiences.