Health Equity North
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Health Equity North is a virtual institute focused on place-based solutions to public health problems and health inequalities
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The two-child cap will be removed from April! We have campaigned for years to end this unjust policy – through evidence, advocacy & collaboration. Half a million children will be immediately lifted from poverty as a result. Read our reaction 👇
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1/2 #Budget
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1/2 #Budget
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This December, we are sharing our 12 days of NHSA Christmas, celebrating highlights from 2025 with @healthequitynorth.bsky.social and @childofthenorth.bsky.social.
On Day 1, we celebrate our Ageing in the North report, detailing the costs of inequality in ageing: www.thenhsa.co.uk/app/uploads/...
On Day 1, we celebrate our Ageing in the North report, detailing the costs of inequality in ageing: www.thenhsa.co.uk/app/uploads/...
December 12, 2025 at 1:46 PM
This December, we are sharing our 12 days of NHSA Christmas, celebrating highlights from 2025 with @healthequitynorth.bsky.social and @childofthenorth.bsky.social.
On Day 1, we celebrate our Ageing in the North report, detailing the costs of inequality in ageing: www.thenhsa.co.uk/app/uploads/...
On Day 1, we celebrate our Ageing in the North report, detailing the costs of inequality in ageing: www.thenhsa.co.uk/app/uploads/...
Dr @lukemunford.bsky.social, Academic Co-director of Health Equity North and Senior Lecturer at @manchester.ac.uk, has co-authored our new #HealthforWealth report, outlining new research on the North-South health divide and its impact on productivity.
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/health-for-w...
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/health-for-w...
December 11, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Dr @lukemunford.bsky.social, Academic Co-director of Health Equity North and Senior Lecturer at @manchester.ac.uk, has co-authored our new #HealthforWealth report, outlining new research on the North-South health divide and its impact on productivity.
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/health-for-w...
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/health-for-w...
Since 2019, economic inactivity rates in the North of England have been rising ten times faster than the growth of the working-age population.
Our #HealthforWealth report exposes shocking findings on inequities people in the North are facing.
Read more👉 www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/app/uploads/...
Our #HealthforWealth report exposes shocking findings on inequities people in the North are facing.
Read more👉 www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/app/uploads/...
December 9, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Since 2019, economic inactivity rates in the North of England have been rising ten times faster than the growth of the working-age population.
Our #HealthforWealth report exposes shocking findings on inequities people in the North are facing.
Read more👉 www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/app/uploads/...
Our #HealthforWealth report exposes shocking findings on inequities people in the North are facing.
Read more👉 www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/app/uploads/...
Whilst today’s strategy, coupled with the impending removal of the two-child benefit cap, is a significant step in the right direction, we urge the Government to go further to ensure all children have the opportunity to thrive. 5/5
December 5, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Whilst today’s strategy, coupled with the impending removal of the two-child benefit cap, is a significant step in the right direction, we urge the Government to go further to ensure all children have the opportunity to thrive. 5/5
Older children cannot be left behind. Our ‘Addressing Education and Health Inequity’ report shows that children in deprived areas continue to have lower educational attainment. We continue to call for reviews of the National Funding Formula to close the education gap. 4/5
December 5, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Older children cannot be left behind. Our ‘Addressing Education and Health Inequity’ report shows that children in deprived areas continue to have lower educational attainment. We continue to call for reviews of the National Funding Formula to close the education gap. 4/5
While the strategy shows commitment, it lacks a clear plan to address systemic drivers of poverty in minority ethnic households, which experience disproportionately high rates of deprivation. In order to truly end child poverty, Government actions need to support all groups 3/5
December 5, 2025 at 3:48 PM
While the strategy shows commitment, it lacks a clear plan to address systemic drivers of poverty in minority ethnic households, which experience disproportionately high rates of deprivation. In order to truly end child poverty, Government actions need to support all groups 3/5
The Government need to fully commit to ending the cycle of poverty that can persist for generations.
The time for incremental change has passed - we need bold, coordinated action that matches the scale of the challenge.
2/5
The time for incremental change has passed - we need bold, coordinated action that matches the scale of the challenge.
2/5
December 5, 2025 at 3:48 PM
The Government need to fully commit to ending the cycle of poverty that can persist for generations.
The time for incremental change has passed - we need bold, coordinated action that matches the scale of the challenge.
2/5
The time for incremental change has passed - we need bold, coordinated action that matches the scale of the challenge.
2/5
THREAD
We welcome the Government’s Child Poverty Strategy today and the focus on areas of deprivation, but there is much more to do.
Our research shows 34% of children in the North live in poverty compared to 28% nationally - and the gap is widening
1/5
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/health-equit...
We welcome the Government’s Child Poverty Strategy today and the focus on areas of deprivation, but there is much more to do.
Our research shows 34% of children in the North live in poverty compared to 28% nationally - and the gap is widening
1/5
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/health-equit...
Health Equity North directors respond to Child Poverty Strategy announcement - Health Equity North
“The Government’s Child Poverty Strategy marks an important moment in the fight against child poverty, and we welcome its ambition to tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing families today....
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December 5, 2025 at 3:48 PM
THREAD
We welcome the Government’s Child Poverty Strategy today and the focus on areas of deprivation, but there is much more to do.
Our research shows 34% of children in the North live in poverty compared to 28% nationally - and the gap is widening
1/5
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/health-equit...
We welcome the Government’s Child Poverty Strategy today and the focus on areas of deprivation, but there is much more to do.
Our research shows 34% of children in the North live in poverty compared to 28% nationally - and the gap is widening
1/5
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/health-equit...
“We need to ensure that people are not only healthy enough to be able to work, but also healthy enough to thrive in employment.”
Our Academic Co-director @profbambra.bsky.social of @newcastleuni.bsky.social co-authors the new #HealthforWealth report: www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/app/uploads/...
Our Academic Co-director @profbambra.bsky.social of @newcastleuni.bsky.social co-authors the new #HealthforWealth report: www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/app/uploads/...
December 4, 2025 at 9:20 AM
“We need to ensure that people are not only healthy enough to be able to work, but also healthy enough to thrive in employment.”
Our Academic Co-director @profbambra.bsky.social of @newcastleuni.bsky.social co-authors the new #HealthforWealth report: www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/app/uploads/...
Our Academic Co-director @profbambra.bsky.social of @newcastleuni.bsky.social co-authors the new #HealthforWealth report: www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/app/uploads/...
Our Executive Director @hannahdavies.bsky.social has written a column for @yorkshirepost.co.uk about the importance of the two-child cap lift, and the impact it will have on our regions. www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/opinion...
Why the Chancellor’s announcement on the two-child benefit cap is so important for the North - Hannah Davies
Last week’s Budget marked a turning point: ending harmful policies, investing in prevention and recognising that prosperity starts with healthy people and thriving communities. The eradication of the ...
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Our Executive Director @hannahdavies.bsky.social has written a column for @yorkshirepost.co.uk about the importance of the two-child cap lift, and the impact it will have on our regions. www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/opinion...
Closing the Great Northern Conference, northern Mayors @mayorofwy.bsky.social Oliver Coppard and @ynymayor.bsky.social participate in the Leaders’ Debate #OneNorth
December 2, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Closing the Great Northern Conference, northern Mayors @mayorofwy.bsky.social Oliver Coppard and @ynymayor.bsky.social participate in the Leaders’ Debate #OneNorth
“We can see that the costs of poorer health and economic inactivity in the North - not just to families, local communicates and NHS, but to the GDP of the country - costs about £18bn to the economy.”
December 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
“We can see that the costs of poorer health and economic inactivity in the North - not just to families, local communicates and NHS, but to the GDP of the country - costs about £18bn to the economy.”
Our Academic Co-Director @profbambra.bsky.social is speaking at the healthcare session at the Great Northern Conference in Doncaster this afternoon
#OneNorth
#OneNorth
December 2, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Our Academic Co-Director @profbambra.bsky.social is speaking at the healthcare session at the Great Northern Conference in Doncaster this afternoon
#OneNorth
#OneNorth
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Our 'How To' Toolkits support practitioners to implement the report recommendations:
Education providers:
www.n8research.org.uk/media/CotN_H...
Child health services:
www.n8research.org.uk/media/CotN_H...
Local authorities:
www.n8research.org.uk/media/CotN_H...
#ChildrenFirst
Education providers:
www.n8research.org.uk/media/CotN_H...
Child health services:
www.n8research.org.uk/media/CotN_H...
Local authorities:
www.n8research.org.uk/media/CotN_H...
#ChildrenFirst
November 28, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Our 'How To' Toolkits support practitioners to implement the report recommendations:
Education providers:
www.n8research.org.uk/media/CotN_H...
Child health services:
www.n8research.org.uk/media/CotN_H...
Local authorities:
www.n8research.org.uk/media/CotN_H...
#ChildrenFirst
Education providers:
www.n8research.org.uk/media/CotN_H...
Child health services:
www.n8research.org.uk/media/CotN_H...
Local authorities:
www.n8research.org.uk/media/CotN_H...
#ChildrenFirst
The scale of the health-related economic inactivity crisis is greater in the North of England, with workers more likely to lose their job due to ill health.
Our new #HealthforWealth report sets out recommendations to address this disparity:
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/poor-health-...
Our new #HealthforWealth report sets out recommendations to address this disparity:
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/poor-health-...
December 1, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The scale of the health-related economic inactivity crisis is greater in the North of England, with workers more likely to lose their job due to ill health.
Our new #HealthforWealth report sets out recommendations to address this disparity:
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/poor-health-...
Our new #HealthforWealth report sets out recommendations to address this disparity:
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/poor-health-...
The removal of the two-child cap shows the power of collaboration and advocacy. It will lift thousands of children from poverty, but rates remain high. We’ll continue to push for a cross-sector strategy to tackle root causes and reduce health inequalities.
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/statements-f...
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/statements-f...
November 28, 2025 at 11:25 AM
The removal of the two-child cap shows the power of collaboration and advocacy. It will lift thousands of children from poverty, but rates remain high. We’ll continue to push for a cross-sector strategy to tackle root causes and reduce health inequalities.
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/statements-f...
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/statements-f...
Our new report shows the economic inactivity crisis is greater in the North of England, with workers more likely to lose their job due to ill health, and those without educational qualifications nine times more likely to lose their job if they become ill.
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/poor-health-...
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/poor-health-...
November 28, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Our new report shows the economic inactivity crisis is greater in the North of England, with workers more likely to lose their job due to ill health, and those without educational qualifications nine times more likely to lose their job if they become ill.
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/poor-health-...
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/poor-health-...
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The two-child cap has for too long penalised children. Ending this will not only help struggling families, but offers long-term social and economic benefits.
@alexisdarby.bsky.social explains how arguments used to defend the cap fail against the evidence: www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/blog-why-scr...
@alexisdarby.bsky.social explains how arguments used to defend the cap fail against the evidence: www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/blog-why-scr...
November 27, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The two-child cap has for too long penalised children. Ending this will not only help struggling families, but offers long-term social and economic benefits.
@alexisdarby.bsky.social explains how arguments used to defend the cap fail against the evidence: www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/blog-why-scr...
@alexisdarby.bsky.social explains how arguments used to defend the cap fail against the evidence: www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/blog-why-scr...
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The end of the two-child cap, announced in the Budget, marks a significant reversal of welfare policy – an essential change.
@alexisdarby.bsky.social's blog addresses misconceptions and outlines the benefits for our economy and those most vulnerable:
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/blog-why-scr...
@alexisdarby.bsky.social's blog addresses misconceptions and outlines the benefits for our economy and those most vulnerable:
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/blog-why-scr...
November 27, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The end of the two-child cap, announced in the Budget, marks a significant reversal of welfare policy – an essential change.
@alexisdarby.bsky.social's blog addresses misconceptions and outlines the benefits for our economy and those most vulnerable:
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/blog-why-scr...
@alexisdarby.bsky.social's blog addresses misconceptions and outlines the benefits for our economy and those most vulnerable:
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/blog-why-scr...
The two-child cap, ended in the recent Budget, punished children & deepened poverty. We have pushed for its removal with research, @childofthenorth.bsky.social APPG meetings & political engagement. This is a great step, but the fight's not over.
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/statements-f...
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/statements-f...
November 27, 2025 at 3:16 PM
The two-child cap, ended in the recent Budget, punished children & deepened poverty. We have pushed for its removal with research, @childofthenorth.bsky.social APPG meetings & political engagement. This is a great step, but the fight's not over.
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/statements-f...
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/statements-f...
Health Equity North has worked with the @healthfoundation.bsky.social and other partners on a set of amendments to the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, ensuring it works to improve health across all regions.
Read more: www.health.org.uk/news-and-com...
Read more: www.health.org.uk/news-and-com...
November 27, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Health Equity North has worked with the @healthfoundation.bsky.social and other partners on a set of amendments to the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, ensuring it works to improve health across all regions.
Read more: www.health.org.uk/news-and-com...
Read more: www.health.org.uk/news-and-com...
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For families who have struggled under the two-child restriction, today’s #Budget announcement offers them the chance to build a life free from poverty and deprivation.
Child of the North APPG Chair @emmalewellmp.bsky.social issued a statement on the news www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/statements-f...
Child of the North APPG Chair @emmalewellmp.bsky.social issued a statement on the news www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/statements-f...
November 26, 2025 at 2:07 PM
For families who have struggled under the two-child restriction, today’s #Budget announcement offers them the chance to build a life free from poverty and deprivation.
Child of the North APPG Chair @emmalewellmp.bsky.social issued a statement on the news www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/statements-f...
Child of the North APPG Chair @emmalewellmp.bsky.social issued a statement on the news www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/statements-f...
The two-child cap will be removed from April! We have campaigned for years to end this unjust policy – through evidence, advocacy & collaboration. Half a million children will be immediately lifted from poverty as a result. Read our reaction 👇
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/statements-f...
1/2 #Budget
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/statements-f...
1/2 #Budget
November 26, 2025 at 1:49 PM
The two-child cap will be removed from April! We have campaigned for years to end this unjust policy – through evidence, advocacy & collaboration. Half a million children will be immediately lifted from poverty as a result. Read our reaction 👇
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/statements-f...
1/2 #Budget
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/statements-f...
1/2 #Budget
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In the letter to the Chancellor, northern leaders – including NHS Trust CEOs and university Pro-Vice Chancellors and Deans - ask the Chancellor to take forward the recommendations set out in a new #HealthforWealth report.
Read more 👉 www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/11/chan...
Read more 👉 www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/11/chan...
November 25, 2025 at 9:48 AM
In the letter to the Chancellor, northern leaders – including NHS Trust CEOs and university Pro-Vice Chancellors and Deans - ask the Chancellor to take forward the recommendations set out in a new #HealthforWealth report.
Read more 👉 www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/11/chan...
Read more 👉 www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/11/chan...