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.  

 

our vision
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Our Vision

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

our mission
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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
Hungry for Change: Tackling Obesity and Food Insecurity in the North of England
Hungry for Change: Tackling Obesity and Food Insecurity in the North of England
Hungry for Change: Tackling Obesity and Food Insecurity in the North of England
8th July 2025 Hungry for Change: Tackling Obesity and Food Insecurity in the North of England

 

Latest News Stories

 
Comment, analysis, and news about Health Equity North.
Statement from Executive Director Hannah Davies following The Health Foundation report on premature mortality rates
July 8th 2025
Statement from Executive Director Hannah Davies following The Health Foundation…

Today (Tuesday, July 8 2025), The Health Foundation has released…

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Northern children facing increasing food insecurity and obesity
July 8th 2025
Northern children facing increasing food insecurity and obesity

Read the report here Families living in areas of higher…

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Executive Director of Health Equity North comments on 10 Year Health Plan announcement
July 3rd 2025
Executive Director of Health Equity North comments on 10 Year…

Today (Thursday, July 3, 2025)  the Prime Minister announced details…

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