8. Summary

Wider determinants of health can impact on the health of patients and their subsequent UEC attendances.

UEC healthcare professionals have a key role in health improvement as there is often a ‘teachable moment’.

Addressing wider determinants of health and lifestyle risk factors with patients can start with a simple question, followed by more structured intervention using the SBIRT model.

Awareness of local services and referral pathways available is key, since these will vary depending on location.