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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…


Northern researchers and Whitehall unite to tackle the SEND crisis through connected data
February 26th 2026
Northern researchers and Whitehall unite to tackle the SEND crisis…

Landmark Manchester workshop brings together policy makers, scientists, and frontline…

HEN Directors comment on new ONS figures on Healthy Life Expectancy
February 19th 2026
HEN Directors comment on new ONS figures on Healthy Life…

New figures published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS)…

Academic Co-Director gives evidence in final module of the Covid-19 Inquiry
February 18th 2026
Academic Co-Director gives evidence in final module of the Covid-19…

Health Equity North’s world-leading expert on health inequalities presented further…

Health Equity North directors respond to Child Poverty Strategy announcement
December 5th 2025
Health Equity North directors respond to Child Poverty Strategy announcement

“The Government’s Child Poverty Strategy marks an important moment in…

BLOG: Why Scrapping the Two-Child Benefit Cap Matters
November 27th 2025
BLOG: Why Scrapping the Two-Child Benefit Cap Matters

By Head of Public Affairs Alexis Darby The Chancellor Rachel…

Chair of the Child of the North APPG issues statement following the removal of the two child cap
November 26th 2025
Chair of the Child of the North APPG issues statement…

Today (Wednesday November 26, 2025) Chancellor  announced in the Autumn…

Health Equity North directors’ statement following the removal of the two-child benefit cap
November 26th 2025
Health Equity North directors’ statement following the removal of the…

Today (Wednesday November 26, 2025) Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP announced…

Study reveals stark socio-economic and ethnic inequalities in neonatal units
November 5th 2025
Study reveals stark socio-economic and ethnic inequalities in neonatal units

A new study using data from all NHS neonatal units…

Government schemes could save UK over £20 billion by getting 5% back to work
October 15th 2025
Government schemes could save UK over £20 billion by getting…

Read the full report here  The Government could save upwards…

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