Support and resources
Guidance, tools and information to support action
Starting Stronger, Fairer Futures in Oxfordshire
The Starting Stronger, Fairer Futures in Oxfordshire sets out a clear evidence base on health inequalities affecting children, young people and families across the county. It brings together local data, insight and engagement to highlight where inequalities exist and what actions are needed to reduce them.
What the report tells us
The report identifies key priorities to improve outcomes, including:
- Giving every child the best start in life
- Supporting children and young people to reach their potential
- Tackling the wider factors that affect health, such as poverty, education and living conditions
- Strengthening local services and support for families
It also sets out high-level recommendations to address these issues, with further work underway to develop detailed actions and commitments.
What happens next
System-wide action is now being coordinated across Oxfordshire to respond to the report’s recommendations. Partners from across local government, the NHS, the voluntary and community sector, and other organisations are working together to:
- agree shared priorities for action
- embed these actions within existing governance and programmes
- strengthen accountability and leadership for health equity
- align existing work to maximise impact
This partnership approach recognises that improving health and reducing inequalities requires coordinated action across the whole system, not just within individual organisations.
Working in partnership
The next phase of work focuses on translating the report’s recommendations into practical action. This includes working through existing partnerships and governance structures to ensure that organisations across Oxfordshire can contribute and take ownership of delivery.
By working together, partners aim to create fairer opportunities for all children, young people and families, and to improve long-term health outcomes across the county.
The Joint Strategic Needs Assessment
The Joint Strategic Needs Assessment outlines 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.
Community Insight Profiles
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 developing 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.
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 17 March 2026.
Keep up to date and get involved:
- Read more about Oxfordshire's Marmot Place in the news on our news web pages.
- Sign up to receive the latest news about partnership work as a Marmot County.
- Join The Health Equity Network - a closed group for Oxfordshire and a collaboration space to share best practice and ideas.
Further details of papers and updates presented on Oxfordshire a Marmot Place at the Oxfordshire Health and Wellbeing Board.