Health Inequalities

Deprivation and Health in Scotland
www.show.scot.nhs.uk/publications/isd/deprivation
Insights from NHS data provides an up-to-date picture of the current patterns of health inequalities in Scotland. Through information about use of health services and information on causes of death, it illustrates the extent of health inequalities in the commonest diseases that affect the people of Scotland.

Health and Equalities Information
www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Health/equality
This searchable database of statistics, economics and research provides a breakdown of information on age, gender, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, transgender, and religion/belief from a range of organisations across Scotland including the Scottish Executive, Information Services Division (ISD), academic institutions, Health Protection Scotland and Health Boards and others. 

Health and Homeless Directory 
www.healthandhomeless.org   
This directory contains detailed information on all services in Aberdeen which aid the homeless, help prevent homelessness and assist with associated health issues. This is intended to be used by professionals 

Health Variations Programme
www.lancs.ac.uk/fass/apsocsci/hvp/
This website provides detailed information on the programme including on-line copies of the Programme Newsletter and Research Findings series.

Scottish Poverty Information Unit
www.povertyinformation.org/
The Scottish Poverty Information Unit has four main activities: producing and distributing accessible summaries of key debates; monitoring and analysing poverty in Scotland; carrying out specific research in areas of poverty and anti-poverty policy in partnership with governmental and non-governmental agencies; and responding to requests for consultation and advice.