Opinion

Health effects of air pollution

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.

Health effects of air pollution

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.

Research and development

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?

Urban health • COVID-19

Pandemic recovery: social distancing sign

Rowena Estwick

Former Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Director

Opinion

25 Aug 2021

Those most affected by the pandemic must be heard

There's a need for an equitable research approach, to create policies with impact and amplify underrepresented voices.

Health effects of air pollution

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.

Children's health and food

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.

Urban health • COVID-19

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.

Health effects of air pollution • Children's health and food

Street with planters and signs blocking access to car traffic

Niamh McGarry

Research Director at ClearView Research

Opinion

01 Jun 2021

How community researchers are helping us assess Healthy Streets

Through our Healthy Streets Southwark project, we're using researchers from the local area to help us evaluate measures to make streets safer and more useable.

Urban health

Anna Garrod

Policy and Influencing Director

Opinion

27 May 2021

Why local elections matter for our health

Policy and Influencing Director, Anna Garrod, explores the impact of the recent local elections on shaping place and policy that impacts our health.