Fighting health inequalities through research excellence and collaboration

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

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.

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

Our Vision

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

our mission

Our Mission

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

Report

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"Childcare should not be a luxury" Exploring experiences of formal and informal childcare in North East England

"Childcare should not be a luxury" Exploring experiences of formal and informal childcare in North East England

"Childcare should not be a luxury" Exploring experiences of formal and informal childcare in North East England

5th June 2025 "Childcare should not be a luxury" Exploring experiences of formal and informal childcare in North East England

"Childcare should not be a luxury" Exploring experiences of formal and informal childcare in North East England

"Childcare should not be a luxury" Exploring experiences of formal and informal childcare in North East England

"Childcare should not be a luxury" Exploring experiences of formal and informal childcare in North East England

5th June 2025

"Childcare should not be a luxury" Exploring experiences of formal and informal childcare in North East England

Latest News Stories

Comment, analysis, and news about Health Equity North.

BLOG - Spending Review 2025: what this means for children in the North

June 12th 2025

BLOG - Spending Review 2025: what this means for children…

By Alexis Darby, Head of Public Affairs, Health Equity North …

By Alexis Darby, Head of Public Affairs, Health Equity North The 2025 Spending Review offers…

BLOG: Poverty has no return on investment – why the two-child limit MUST be scrapped

June 10th 2025

BLOG: Poverty has no return on investment – why the…

As part of the government’s wide-reaching welfare reform agenda in…

As part of the government’s wide-reaching welfare reform agenda in 2017, the Government introduced the…

Emotional and financial impact of childcare gap laid bare in North East research

June 5th 2025

Emotional and financial impact of childcare gap laid bare in…

Read the report here The lack of suitable childcare options…

Read the report here The lack of suitable childcare options is inflicting huge financial and…

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