What is happening to young people’s mental health?
Mariah Kelly and April Whitworth reflect on findings about young people’s mental health, highlighting the need to address trends proactively.
Healthy lives blogs and long reads A collection of our most recent blogs and long reads on the social determinants of health, public health and inequalities
Hear from the experts on the social determinants of health and read up on what they think can help or hinder your potential to live a healthy life.
Devolution in Greater Manchester: findings from a major study
A major study on the impact of devolution on health in Greater Manchester finds some positive signs but the overall picture is complex.
The importance of credible evidence
Charles Tallack argues for credibility and plausibility in messaging about tackling health inequalities.
Lessons to help the government’s WorkWell programme work well
Sharlene McGee shares some key lessons from the Health Foundation's Economies for Healthier Lives programme that could help inform the government's new WorkWell pilots.
We shouldn’t get comfortable with corridor ‘care’
Heather Wilson, a registered nurse and Health Foundation Programme and Policy Officer, on the effects of overcrowded hospitals on patients, staff and families
From insight into action: how can local government better use its data to address inequalities?
Ellen Coughlan shares initial findings from work looking into how local government can make better use of data to tackle health inequalities.
Moving to healthy homes
Failure to invest in housing quality is costing the economy, people and society. Here we set out why the Decent Homes Standard needs updating to support better health.
How can local government protect population health in the face of financial strain?
Jennie Leggat highlights the impacts of local government underfunding on people’s health and highlights how using Health Impact Assessment could help to minimise these.
What more can the Chancellor do to create a healthier workforce?
Long-term health conditions affect labour market activity rates differently across the UK. Dave Finch explores what can be done to support people with ill health who are in and out of work.
Why a bold, new approach is needed for healthier working lives
This blog sets out why a new Commission for Healthier Working Lives is needed.
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