Health Equals

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Together, we can rewrite their story. 🙌 Louis & Lorcan have so much in common – except the same life expectancy. Because of things like income, housing, and air quality, where you’re born could cut your life short by 16 years. It’s time for change. 👉 bit.ly/3Cx3pm9

Our research out today shows a lack of #SupportedHousing was the biggest reason for delayed discharges from mental health hospitals last year. This sector is in crisis & without urgent action, more schemes will close. 👉 theguardian.com/society/2025/f… 👉 housing.org.uk/resources/find…

Great video from @health_equals on the factors that affect our health and wellbeing, and how the world around us shapes our health. #PublicHealth bit.ly/3WQ13FR

@ThatJoelfella @GwynneMP @LGAcomms @MichaelMarmot @jrf If you're feeling anxious and helpless, one of our other members – @MindCharity – has a support line available: 0300 102 1234

@ThatJoelfella @GwynneMP @LGAcomms @MichaelMarmot Hello @ThatJoelfella – we share your concern about how benefit cuts are going to impact health inequalities. Our member @JRF released a report about tackling barriers for disabled people wanting to work, calling for a fresh approach to benefit reform. brnw.ch/21wQxqs

Great to be at @LGAcomms #SmithSqDebate – hearing from an expert panel incl @MichaelMarmot & @GwynneMP. 📣 Their report highlights the innovative and collaborative work of councils and their partners, who are turning Marmot principles into real action. ⬇️ brnw.ch/21wQufX

"Share and create stories that speak to a collective effort." 🤝 Great to see our #MakeHealthEqual campaign spotlighted by @CharityComms CEO @adeelawarley on ways to use strategic communications for change. ⤵️ thirdsector.co.uk/adeela-warley-…

People won’t ‘get well soon’ without decent sick pay. 💸 That’s why we’re supporting @prog_change's campaign to raise the rate of Statutory Sick Pay, so everyone can afford to take time off to recover from injury or illness. Support #SafeSickPay. 👉 brnw.ch/21wQxeJ

Over 1.4 million emergency food parcels were provided by food banks in just 6 months. 📢 Why? Our social security system is falling short. We’re joining our member @jrf_uk to deliver the news that it’s time to end hardship. ⤵️ brnw.ch/21wQvHI

Children growing up in poverty are 4 times more likely to struggle with mental health issues by the time they're 11, compared to kids from wealthier families. That's why we're supporting @CentreforMH's #FutureMindsCampaign calling for scalable action. 👇 brnw.ch/21wQuqS

Councils are tackling health inequalities every day – but they can't do it alone. 🔴 A national strategy is vital to ensure everyone, everywhere has the chance to live a healthy life. Read @LGAcomms’ latest report on why urgent action is needed. 👇 brnw.ch/21wQufX

New @LGAcomms report on councils tackling health inequalities addressing #SDH through the ‘Marmot Eight’ principles, featuring Marmot Place case studies & underlines need for national leadership @ChampsPHC @MayorofGM @coventrycc @LeedsCC_News @OxfordCity @lutoncouncil @wfcouncil

Meet Angela. A @CASHcampaigners coordinator speaking out about the toxic air harming people's health. For #NationalStorytellingWeek, listen to her share how her community has been overlooked in discussions around ensuring everyone has breathable air. ⤵️ healthequals.org.uk/mile_in_my_sho…

🖼️ We've just launched a #BrokenPlate photo-storytelling exhibition! It brings to life the realities of families and citizens experiencing #foodpoverty and offers a human perspective on some of the report's key findings. 🔗 bit.ly/4glbxnD

For #NationalStorytellingWeek, we're shining a light on family support worker Daniel's story. 🎒 For #AMileInMyShoes, he shares how challenges like poverty and mental health issues can make school feel out of reach for many. ⤵ ️brnw.ch/21wQsBM

Feeling the financial squeeze after rent is paid can take a huge toll on our mental and physical health. 🔴 See how we're working with our members to ensure everyone has access to the building blocks they need for a healthy life. ⤵️ healthequals.org.uk

Over 530,000 households with children won't be able to cover rent with housing support by March 2026 – impacting up to 1 million children. 💸 Our member @IPPR says it's down to the government's failure to commit to raising the local housing allowance. ⤵️ ippr.org/articles/homes…

High rents are pulling people across the UK into poverty. 🏠 @jrf_uk's #UKPovertyUK's report found that two thirds of private renters were in poverty just because of housing costs. ⤵️ brnw.ch/21wQo6F

🏘️ | NEW REPORT: A combination of welfare reforms, rising numbers of children in the private rented sector and a lack of investment in building social housing has led, and will continue to lead, to increasing child poverty, unless the government acts. ippr.org/articles/homes…