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Better mental health could encourage economic prosperity in England’s underprivileged regions
July 2nd 2026

Better mental health could encourage economic prosperity in England’s underprivileged regions

Addressing the mental health of communities across England could lead to a rise in economic prosperity, according to a new paper published today 24th June 2026.

Researchers conducted a study of nearly 7,000 small areas across England from 2011 to 2019, and found a “positive association” between improving mental health and increasing household income.

These findings add weight to the argument that investing in mental health brings economic benefits to individuals and their communities. This is particularly relevant for areas…


A Westminster debate: End the Two-Child Cap
July 13th 2023
A Westminster debate: End the Two-Child Cap

Health Equity North supports the Child of the North All…

How Levelling Up has been counterintuitive: a blog by Academic Co-Director Dr Luke Munford
July 13th 2023
How Levelling Up has been counterintuitive: a blog by Academic…

Since the launch of Health Equity North (HEN) back in…

Health Equity North: Roundtable discussion report
July 13th 2023
Health Equity North: Roundtable discussion report

In April 2023, Health Equity North (HEN) hosted a roundtable…

Covid inquiry evidence by health inequality expert
June 16th 2023
Covid inquiry evidence by health inequality expert

A world-leading expert on health inequalities will be presenting a…

Northern regions received £21m less from flagship ‘levelling up’ fund 
May 23rd 2023
Northern regions received £21m less from flagship ‘levelling up’ fund 

New analysis of the government’s Community Renewal Fund allocation has…

“We owe it to children to help bring that spark back.” – Hannah Davies, Executive Director
May 18th 2023
“We owe it to children to help bring that spark…

Health Equity North Executive Director Hannah Davies reflects on a…

Health Equity North launch: photo and video gallery
April 25th 2023
Health Equity North launch: photo and video gallery

Below is a video and series of pictures taken at…

Growing divide in regional health inequalities exposed
April 18th 2023
Growing divide in regional health inequalities exposed

Click here to read the report A new report has…

Declining mental health, long COVID and preventable deaths – how the COVID-19 pandemic hit the North harder
March 30th 2023
Declining mental health, long COVID and preventable deaths – how…

A group of leading academics have released a book that…

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