We focus on four complex health issues more prevalent in urban areas
With the Social Progress Imperative, we've developed the first neighbourhood level, health-focused social progress index of its kind.
With Wellcome Trust
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Research and findings on urban health.
Multiple long-term conditions
Good health at work leads to more productive workplaces, fewer lost hours and fewer people leaving the job market.
Children's health and food
We commissioned PwC to undertake wider economic contribution analysis into the expansion of free school meals in London and England.
Children's mental health
We commissioned Global Black Maternal health to lead a research project to better understand the experiences of Black and mixed heritage children and families when a child has special educational needs or disabilities (SEND).
Health effects of air pollution
Arup have created an innovative tool, which can help construction companies to plan, monitor, and manage their polluting emissions.
There’s a perception that burning wood is a cheaper way to heat a home. New research we’ve supported by Global Action Plan shows not only is that not true, but there are significant hidden costs to burning wood.
Communicating clearly about the connection between wood burning and air pollution could improve public health. That’s why we’re publishing research for councils and campaigners about the most effective ways to talk about wood burning.
Three years of learnings from our perspective as funder on the Everyday Takeaway project.
Changes to streets can improve public health.
In December 2022, the Chief Medical Officer for England – Professor Chris Whitty – published his annual report, and it focused on air pollution. Kate Langford, Programme Director of our Health effects of air pollution programme, and Professor Whitty explain why there is hope in the efforts to improve air quality.
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