Coventry University joins forces with The University of Warwick and NHS organisations to tackle health inequalities in Coventry and Warwickshire

We know that one organisation cannot solve challenges like tackling health inequalities and improving health and wellbeing outcomes in our area on their own, so this collaboration is a commitment to working together to address regional health challenges.

We know that there are significant health inequalities in our area and those in greatest need tend to have the poorest access to care. We need to have a different approach to tackle these inequalities and improve population health. That includes identifying which parts of our community traditionally do not engage with health services and understanding why.

At Coventry University we are innovators and don’t just want to create better futures for our students and colleagues, but for the people of Coventry and our whole region. That is why this collaboration is important as we hope our academics, and students, many of whom are on track to become the next generation of health care professionals, will get the opportunity to make a real-world impact by working with other academics, entrepreneurs and healthcare professionals on projects that will positively impact our city and beyond.

Professor John Latham CBE, Vice-Chancellor Coventry University and Group CEO

The Arden Health Partnership will create a positive change for the health and wellbeing of people in our local area.

As we mark our 60th anniversary this year, we are reaffirming our commitment to making a better world through our world-leading research and education.

This new partnership enables us to leverage our expertise, research capabilities and skills, alongside our NHS and academic partners to deliver real impact for our communities.

Professor Stuart Croft, Vice-Chancellor of the host institution, The University of Warwick

The Arden Health Partnership marks a new and ambitious step for Coventry and Warwickshire. By bringing together health, care, and academic partners in a way that connects research, education, and innovation directly with frontline practice, we are building stronger foundations to tackle the challenges facing our health systems including health inequalities and prevention and harnessing the opportunities of using digital technologies to support people to live healthier lives.

This new partnership complements our existing Integrated Care System by creating stronger links between academic discovery and the delivery of high-quality health and care services.

Phil Johns, Chief Executive of NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board

The Arden Health Partnership represents the kind of bold, joined-up thinking we need to tackle the complex health challenges facing our communities. By bringing together world-class academic expertise, frontline NHS insight, and system-wide collaboration, this partnership has the potential to drive real, measurable improvements in health outcomes and reduce inequalities across Coventry and Warwickshire. We’re proud to be part of this bold collaboration.

Tim Jones, Chief Officer, Health Innovation West Midlands