Insights

Urban health

Autumn view, with the London Eye seen behind a tree-lined park. Photograph by Szymon Shields.

Joe Potter

Policy and Influencing Manager

Policy

18 Sep 2024

Our Autumn Budget recommendations

Autumn Budget: How can Government use this opportunity to deliver for the nation’s health?

Health effects of air pollution

London road, with assorted vehicles. Photograph by Charles Postiaux

Natasha Feiner

Policy and Influencing Manager

Policy

What can councils and the Government do to reduce pollution from freight?

We’re calling on the Government to implement our policy recommendations to reduce air pollution from freight.

Health effects of air pollution

Bike courier cycles beneath a graffitied bridge, photograph by Evgeniya Iakovleva

Amandeep Singh Kellay

Portfolio Manager

Opinion

Our work to reduce air pollution from freight

We’ve been working with partners throughout Lambeth and Southwark to test ways to reduce air pollution from freight in cities.

Health effects of air pollution

Roadway in City of London, with buses, vans, and a cyclist. Photograph by Ruoyu Li.

Matt Towner

Programme Director

Opinion

What can businesses do to reduce air pollution from freight?

The transition to a greener freight system will rely on joined-up thinking and fresh policies from the Government. But businesses can take positive steps now to reduce air pollution and its harmful effects on people’s health.

Health effects of air pollution

Heavy goods vehicles, aerial photograph by Ivan Bandura

Matt Towner

Programme Director

Opinion

Freight and air pollution. What’s the problem?

Freight is the backbone of the economy. But an outdated system is congesting cities and harming people’s health in urban areas.

Data

London street, with people walking past a market stall displaying fresh produce

Anne Kazimirski

Evidence and Impact Director

Data

22 Aug 2024

A first of its kind health and wellbeing study for Lambeth and Southwark

Over the last year, Impact on Urban Health, in partnership with research agencies Opinium and ClearView conducted the largest study to date on health and wellbeing in Lambeth and Southwark.

Data

London city street with shopfronts and cars alongside walking pedestrians.

Michael Rigby

Data Partnerships Manager

Data

Health and wellbeing in Lambeth and Southwark: Insights from local communities

This report highlights key findings from our Health and Wellbeing Study, conducted with over 5000 survey respondents and six focus groups with residents from across Lambeth and Southwark. The study was developed with community researchers to better understand how people feel about their health and the factors that affect it.

Urban health

Woman kneels on trampoline with bouncing child. Photograph by Jade Reynolds-Hemmings

Peter Babudu

Executive Director

Policy

11 Jul 2024

Creating healthier urban places: our response to the new government’s health mission

Our team gives their thoughts on the change needed to deliver healthier, more equitable places across the country.

Urban health

Woman kneels beside a small child in a park, handing her a flower

Peter Babudu

Executive Director

Policy

14 Jun 2024

A joined-up approach on urban health: our priorities for the next Government

Managing health goes beyond healthcare services. The places we live and work play an important part in creating healthy environments. We’re calling on the next Government to support approaches that address the interconnected drivers of health equity.