Opinion

Insights from our team and partners.

Health effects of air pollution

Clear the air stand
Patrick Lee
Patrick Lee
Communications Manager
Opinion
29 Nov 2021

Three things we learnt at COP26

We travelled to COP26 with Asthma UK and the British Lung Foundation as part of the 'Clear the air' campaign. Here's what we learnt.

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Research and development

Spring Community Hub
Olamide Raheem
Olamide Raheem
On Purpose Associate
Opinion
29 Nov 2021

Providing unrestricted funding to community organisations at the height of the pandemic

As part of our COVID Emergency Fund, we supported organisations that provide services in the local community that impact health.

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Health effects of air pollution

Glasgow skyline
Patrick Lee
Patrick Lee
Communications Manager
Opinion
29 Oct 2021

We’re going to COP26 because it’s time to clear the air

Our Communications Manager, Patrick Lee, explains how addressing the health effects of air pollution are crucial to tackling the climate crisis and improving global health.

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Health effects of air pollution

ULEZ sign
Kate Langford
Kate Langford
Programme Director
Opinion
26 Oct 2021

ULEZ can do for our streets what the smoking ban did for our indoor spaces

Our Programme Director, Kate Langford, explores the fairness and effectiveness of the ULEZ expansion in London.

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Research and development

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Louise Mousseau
Louise Mousseau
Portfolio Director
Opinion
05 Oct 2021

Community research: who’s in control?

Can health research be more equitable, and enable local residents to lead the research agenda?

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Urban health COVID-19

Pandemic recovery: social distancing sign
Rowena Estwick
Rowena Estwick
Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Opinion
25 Aug 2021

Those most affected by the pandemic must be heard

Rowena Estwick talks about the need for an equitable research approach to create policies with impact and amplify underrepresented voices.

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Health effects of air pollution

Construction site in south London
Daniel Marsh
Programme Manager, Centre for Low Emission Construction
Opinion
23 Aug 2021

Why it’s vital for the construction sector to be engaged in improving air quality

An opinion piece from our partner, the Centre for Low Emission Construction.

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Children's health and food

Child playing and eating an apple
Sarah Hickey
Sarah Hickey
Interim Executive Director
Opinion
15 Jul 2021

Only government can create healthier food environments

Our response to part two of the National Food Strategy authored by Henry Dimbleby.

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Urban health COVID-19

Ambulance outside of Guys hospital
Anna Garrod
Anna Garrod
Policy and Influencing Director
Opinion
02 Jul 2021

Why Sajid Javid needs to think beyond healthcare to tackle post-COVID health inequality

Policy and Influencing Director, Anna Garrod, talks about the role the new Health Secretary can play in tackling health inequity in cities and beyond.

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