Neighbourhood health must improve the conditions that create health
Moving care closer to communities is only the start. We must also change the conditions that shape health.
Explore what we’re learning about improving health in cities.
Urban health • Neighbourhood health
Moving care closer to communities is only the start. We must also change the conditions that shape health.
Urban health
Our team explore how John Healey’s budget can address health inequalities and help to deliver growth.
Health effects of air pollution
How are countries around the world addressing the inequitable health effects of air pollution?
Health effects of air pollution
Racism, poverty and exposure to air pollution are interlinked. The ‘triple burden’ describes how people from racially minoritised and low income backgrounds have a higher risk of health issues due to air pollution.
Latest updates
We're delighted to welcome Mohamed Osman as the new Executive Director of Impact on Urban Health.
Children's health and food
The UK Government published its voluntary industry guidelines on commercial baby food last year. With the February 2027 compliance deadline approaching, we’re asking: are we seeing meaningful change in the baby food aisle?
Health effects of air pollution
Our Freedom of Information request finds Children living in the most deprived areas recorded 56,842 hospital admissions for selected respiratory conditions in 2024/25. That disparity is exacerbated by air pollution.
Health effects of air pollution
Phool, a participant in OUR AIR, OUR VOICES, reflects on why the people most affected by air pollution should help shape the policies meant to protect them.
Health effects of air pollution
The Environmental Audit Committee’s inquiry into air quality is a rare opportunity to influence air quality policymaking in the UK. This is what we want to see in their upcoming report.
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