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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 through connected data

Landmark Manchester workshop brings together policy makers, scientists, and frontline experts to transform support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Manchester, 23 February 2026 – On the day the government published its Every child achieving and thriving white paper on reforms to the schools and SEND systems in England, policymakers, researchers, clinicians and frontline practitioners gathered in Manchester to demonstrate how connected data can turn that ambition into reality.

The Child of the North Data Showcase, held at the Whitworth Art…


Health Equity North holds first annual Summit
July 12th 2024
Health Equity North holds first annual Summit

This month, the first ever annual Health Equity North Summit…

Statement from Executive Director Hannah Davies following the announcement of the new Labour government
July 5th 2024
Statement from Executive Director Hannah Davies following the announcement of…

“The North of England experiences stark inequalities in terms of…

Health Equity North director recognised for public health work with Honorary Fellowship
June 26th 2024
Health Equity North director recognised for public health work with…

Health Equity North Academic Co-Director Professor Clare Bambra, Professor of…

Addressing Health Inequalities: The Missing Pieces in Party Manifestos
June 14th 2024
Addressing Health Inequalities: The Missing Pieces in Party Manifestos

The Manifestos The three main parties have now launched their…

Health Equity North celebrates a year of success
April 17th 2024
Health Equity North celebrates a year of success

Today (Wednesday April 17, 2024) we are celebrating Health Equity…

Children in the North at greater risk of entering care
April 17th 2024
Children in the North at greater risk of entering care

Click here to read the full report A new report…

Living in the North of England increases risk of death from alcohol, drugs and suicide
March 15th 2024
Living in the North of England increases risk of death…

People living in the North of England and in coastal…

Response to new report from the Academy of Medical Sciences
February 5th 2024
Response to new report from the Academy of Medical Sciences

Today, the Academy of Medical Sciences published a new report…

Statement regarding Labour’s Child Health Action Plan
January 12th 2024
Statement regarding Labour’s Child Health Action Plan

Yesterday (January 11 2024) the Labour Party published their Child…

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