Mohamed Osman joins as new Executive Director of Impact on Urban Health
We're delighted to welcome Mohamed Osman as the new Executive Director of Impact on Urban Health.
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Latest insights
Latest updates
22 Sep 2026
Racism, poverty and the air we breathe: A triple burden of harm
Racism, poverty and exposure to air pollution are interlinked. The ‘triple burden’ describes how people from racially minoritised and low income backgrounds have a higher risk of health issues due to air pollution.
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Latest updates
04 Sep 2026
12 months on: Is the voluntary approach to improving baby food working?
The UK Government published its voluntary industry guidelines on commercial baby food last year. With the February 2027 compliance deadline approaching, we’re asking: are we seeing meaningful change in the baby food aisle?
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30 Jun 2026
The State of Urban Health
New research provides one of the most comprehensive pictures of urban health in England to date.
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Brighter futures are built in childhood
Recent partnerships with Impact on Urban Health
We work with local, city, national and international organisations to help urban areas become healthier places to live.
Children’s mental health
Framing children’s mental health
With FrameWorks UK
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Financial foundations for adult health
Learning about equitable economic development that is inclusive of racialised, working-class groups
With Latin Elephant
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Innovation
Unlocking community-led housing
With London Community Land Trust
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Financial foundations for adult health
New partnership launched to strengthen community-based debt advice
With Rooted Finance, Citizens Advice Southwark, the Financial Inclusion Centre, Resolve Poverty and Brixton Advice Centre
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Urban health in numbers
68%
of the world’s population will live in urban areas by 2050 (source: the UN)
8 out of 10
people in the UK currently live in cities or towns (source: Population Reference Bureau)
13-15 years
difference in healthy life expectancies at birth across London boroughs, for men and women respectively (source: PHE)
Our programmes
We fund and partner with others to tackle complex health issues more prevalent in urban areas.
Programmes
Children’s health and food
We want to break the link between low income and poor nutrition, by improving the quality of food options in lower-income neighbourhoods.
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Programmes
Children’s mental health
Our vision is a world where every child has access to the things they need to be healthy, feel safe, and reach their full potential.
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Programmes
Health effects of air pollution
Our vision is a healthier world where everyone breathes clean air.
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Programmes
Financial foundations for adult health
Our vision is a world where everybody has the financial freedom needed for good mental and physical health.
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