A healthier UK population
We believe good health supports positive social and economic outcomes – both for the individual and society as a whole.

We aim to change the conversation to focus on health as an asset, rather than ill health as a burden – and to promote policies and encourage local action that improves opportunities for a healthy life in the UK.
Our healthy lives strategy draws on our experience of making change happen in complex systems.
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Better housing is crucial for our health and the COVID-19 recovery
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Housing problems such as overcrowding, poor quality and unaffordable homes are a threat to health....
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Build Back Fairer: The COVID-19 Marmot Review
A new report by the Institute of Health Equity, commissioned by the Health Foundation as part of its...
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Generation COVID-19
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The pandemic has highlighted existing inequalities and new challenges for young people. Our analysis...
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Health Equity in England: The Marmot Review 10 Years On
A new report by the Institute of Health Equity and commissioned by the Health Foundation that...
COVID-19 impact inquiry
This UK-wide inquiry will consider the relationship between the pandemic and people's health and health inequalities
Evidence for healthy lives
We want a better evidence base for decision making on what works to improve people’s health.
Health as an asset
We want to change the conversation to focus on health as an asset, rather than ill health as a burden.
Young people's future health inquiry
Our Young people’s future health inquiry is a first-of-its-kind research and engagement project that aims to build the policy, research and place-based agenda to improve the future health of today’s young people.
Mobilising action for healthy lives
Lasting change requires all sectors of society – across government, the voluntary sector, the private sector, media and local communities – to acknowledge the impact of what they do on people’s health, and work with the public to take action.
Business and economic strategies to improve health
We're exploring how business and economic strategies can be used to influence the wider determinants of health.
Useful publications and resources on healthy lives
A collection of our healthy lives work looking at the social determinants of health, public health, and inequalities.
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