Health Inequalities Researchers Roundtable Impact Report 2025

In March 2025, the ABS attended the Health Inequalities Researchers Roundtable, ran by Prevent Breast Cancer. This Roundtable was the first in a series of events focused on research-led responses to health inequalities in breast cancer.

The Impact Report from the event, which captures the key themes, insights, and actions discussed, is available to view below.

Key insights from the roundtable:

• There was a strong consensus that whilst identifying barriers to screening and diagnosis remains important, the focus must now shift decisively toward implementing and evaluating interventions.
• Trust emerged as a cornerstone of successful engagement, but one that requires time, effort, and sustained investment. Engagement must also go beyond consultation and be rooted in shared ownership, cultural sensitivity, and long-term relationship-building.
• There is a need for better communication and coordination across the sector to avoid duplication, missed opportunities and overlapping aims of projects working in isolation.
• Equity-focused interventions must not remain siloed or time-restricted and should be embedded into mainstream services as standard practice.
• It is vital to tailor health messages to different audiences via their preferred channels and work alongside healthcare professionals to develop culturally appropriate and accurate materials.

Access the full report below.