Support and resources

Guidance, tools and information to support action on tackling health inequalities

The Joint Strategic Needs Assessment brings together evidence on population needs, outcomes and the wider factors that shape health. It can be used to inform policy, service planning and decision‑making, ensuring action is focused where inequalities are greatest and has the greatest potential to improve health and wellbeing.

The Community Insights Profiles bring together local data and lived experience, providing a clear picture of community needs, strengths, and priorities. Profiles can be used to inform policy, service design and commissioning, target resources where they will have the greatest impact, and work more effectively with partners to reduce inequalities and improve outcomes for local communities.

If you are interested in setting up your own profile, check out this Framework for some ideas on how to get started. 

Webinars

Oxfordshire Marmot Place webinars are a key part of the approach to creating a social movement to tackle health inequalities across the county. They bring together partners from across sectors to build a shared understanding of health equity and share what this looks like in practice at a local level.

Archive 

Webinar 1: Oxfordshire a Marmot Place Introduction

On the 5 February 2026, a system-wide webinar focused on:

  • An overview of Oxfordshire’s Marmot Place approach.
  • Showcasing system-wide priorities.
  • Examples of partnership working and Marmot principles being put into practice to reduce health inequalities.

Watch the webinar

Webinar 2: Putting Marmot Principles into Practice

Healthwatch Oxfordshire hosted a public facing webinar on the 17th March, demonstrating:

  • How Marmot principles are making a difference to the day-to-day lives of Oxfordshire residents.
  • Practical, place-based examples to address health inequalities from across Oxfordshire. 

To view the slides and a recording of the webinar visit: Our webinars – Healthwatch Oxfordshire

Keep up to date and get involved:

Contact us: marmot@oxfordshire.gov.uk