Opinion

Children's health and food

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Nikita Sinclair

Head of Programme (Children's health and food)

Opinion

19 Nov 2024

“A policy that does what it’s meant to do”

Evaluating the Mayor of London’s universal primary free school meals policy.

Health effects of air pollution

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Matt Towner

Director of Programmes

Opinion

17 Oct 2024

Our message for the Conservatives at their party conference

Championing policies that support businesses to reduce their polluting emissions is one way the opposition can use its influence to hold the Government to account and improve people’s health.

Health effects of air pollution

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Matt Towner

Director of Programmes

Opinion

17 Oct 2024

Improving air quality must be central to Labour’s health mission

Action would help to save money and reduce social inequalities. Matt Towner writes for New Statesman.

Urban health

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Shira de Bourbon Parme

Urban Wellbeing and Innovation Lead, Ramboll

Opinion

07 Oct 2024

A new framework to build climate resilience in cities

In this guest blog, Shira de Bourbon Parme sets out a new framework that outlines ways to prepare neighbourhoods to be resilient to climate change.

Health effects of air pollution

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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

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Matt Towner

Director of Programmes

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

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Matt Towner

Director of Programmes

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 But an outdated system is congesting cities and harming people’s health in urban areas.

Children's mental health

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Julika Niehaus

Portfolio Manager

Opinion

Our vision for safe, nurturing schools for every child

Children’s mental health Portfolio Manager Julika Niehaus shares our approach and ambition to boldly change the school system, alongside incredible school partners in Lambeth and Southwark.

Financial foundations for adult health

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Impact on Urban Health

Opinion

07 May 2024

Reshaping the role of the energy sector: Solving problem debt

The impact of problem debt on people’s physical and mental health is deep rooted and damaging. We must work together to ensure that people who need it most can get free and impartial debt advice, improving their finances and their health.