1. Rural Isolation and Poverty An Exploration of the Impact of Rural Isolation on Poverty and Disadvantage in Families with Children in the Southern Investing for Health Partnership Area Sean McGuigan Chair: Poverty & Disadvantage Issue Group

2. Background P & D Issue Group focuses on Improving Life expectancy Addressing inequalities in health Reducing poverty in families with children In 2004 – considered how best to take forward each of these targets Identified some common themes in each

3. The Impact of Rural Isolation Wanted to explore the issues for people living in rural areas which affect their ability to improve their health and wellbeing Wanted to use this knowledge to equip statutory and other service providers with information and user experience to effect change Commissioned this study – full report at www.southernifh.com www.southernifh.com