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The Faculty of Health and Medicine hosts the second of three inaugural lecture by an Honorary Clinical Chair

This inaugural lecture is a distinguished academic event, providing a unique opportunity for newly appointed Professors to share their pioneering research, highlight their achievements in research, innovation, engagement, and teaching, and showcase the societal impact of their work.

Professor Mark Spencer - May 8 https://lancaster-uk.libcal.com/event/4364261

Professor Spencer has been a GP in Fleetwood for over 30 years and is passionate about addressing health inequalities. He has been involved in various initiatives to improve access to healthcare and promote healthy living, particularly among disadvantaged groups. Notably, he is a founder and volunteer for Healthier Fleetwood, as well as being a Trustee and Chair of Fleetwood Trust, a charity re-purposing the former Fleetwood Hospital into a vibrant Community Hub. He has worked with colleagues in Lancaster Medical School helping to decipher the impact of COVID-19 on the health and wellbeing of Fleetwood community. He has also had input into the re-design of the medical school curriculum to offer an increased focus on community-based care, disease prevention and the impact of the wider determinants of health.