Title of the project
Tackling perceived and actual barriers so that People with an
Intellectual Disabilities (PWID) in the Kent, Surrey and Sussex
area have better Healthcare access
Sponsor Name,
George Matuska
Title, Host
Clinical Adviser Intellectual Disabilities Programme (regional
Organisation
role, HEE KSS) and Transforming Care Programme
Workforce Specialist (national role, HEE)
Explain the project This project is an exploration of the health inequalities PWID
in 1 sentence
face to find out what barriers, perceived and actual, there are
to both GPs offering annual health checks and PWID taking
them up.
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PWID have poorer physical and mental health than other
people, and are likely to die earlier. Every PWID aged 14 and
over are entitled to a free annual health check at their GP
practice. Nationally, less than half of all PWID take this up.
HEE KSS want to explore the reasons why this is happening
in KSS involving a wide range of stakeholders.
It is expected that this project will have as one of its early
outputs a report co-produced with PWID concerning its
findings and making recommendations regarding new models
of practice. One or more of the report recommendations would
begin as a pilot stage within the project. HEE KSS will also
support the Darzi Fellow to publish their findings in an
appropriate national/ international journal.
What skills are
you looking for in
a fellow?
George Matuska is a RNLD who is the clinical adviser for the
HEE KSS Intellectual Disabilities programme which is unique
within the organisation. He also holds a national Transforming
Care Programme Specialist role. He has experience in the
NHS and independent sectors and a regular sought after
University guest lecturer.
 Someone who is passionate about co-production and the
value of working with PWID
 The ability to influence and work effectively and
productively with a wide range of people (across NHS,
independent, private & charity sectors also families and
personal assistants), some of whom will have different
agendas, experiences and viewpoints to your own
 Developed analytical and problem solving skills
 Strategic thinking – including being able to anticipate
problems before they arise, and seeing “the bigger picture”
 Able to prioritise own work effectively and work
independently
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills, which
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can be adapted for a wide range of audiences including
PWID
 An understanding of or wiliness to develop skills to use
social media to communicate with non-traditional workforce
partners including platforms such as Twitter and
WordPress
 Resilience and determination as there will be barriers
which need to be overcome in order to move this project
forward.
George Matuska
[email protected]
07825 124 361
@georgematuska