Health Equity North

Health Equity North is a virtual institute focused on place-based solutions to public health problems and health inequalities. We bring together world-leading academic expertise from the Northern Health Science Alliance’s members of leading universities and hospitals.

Health Equity North

Our vision is for children in the North of England to grow up with the same opportunities and life chances as those in the rest of the country.

Our Vision

To end health inequity through research, policy impact, and public health improvement.

Our Mission

To fight health inequity by influencing policymakers and enhancing stakeholder understanding of health inequalities through research-informed evidenced solutions.

Report

See below for downloadable publications

Estimating the savings and financial benefits to the UK government of return-to-work for people in receipt of Universal Credit

15th October 2025 Estimating the savings and financial benefits to the UK government of return-to-work for people in receipt of Universal Credit

15th October 2025

Estimating the savings and financial benefits to the UK government of return-to-work for people in receipt of Universal Credit

Latest News Stories

Comment, analysis, and news about Health Equity North.

October 15th 2025

Government schemes could save UK over £20 billion by getting…

Read the full report here The Government could save upwards…

Read the full report here The Government could save upwards of £20 billion and support…

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October 9th 2025

VIDEO: Addressing child health and social inequalities through poverty reduction…

In September 2025, we held a panel event at the…

In September 2025, we held a panel event at the Labour Party Conference 2025, held…

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October 9th 2025

BLOG: Lifting the Cap, Lifting Children Out of Poverty by…

“Poverty has no return on investment.” Health Equity North The…

“Poverty has no return on investment.” Health Equity North The two-child limit remains the single…

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