Insights

Urban health

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Sham Rajyaguru

Communications Manager

Latest updates

Building long-term partnerships to support the health of Black people living in urban places

We're developing a new strategic partnership with Black Thrive Global.

Data

Alessandra Denotti

Data Analyst

Data

10 Nov 2023

Launching our updated Urban Health Index

Two years ago, we launched our first Urban Health Index (UHI). We have now updated our index, the data, measurements and the look and feel.

Financial foundations for adult health

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Impact on Urban Health

Opinion

07 Nov 2023

Exploring Open Banking with better health in mind

Mental, physical, and financial health are deeply connected. We wanted to find out if available apps are helpful to residents of Lambeth and Southwark, especially those with health problems. This is one of the few studies on Open Banking conducted with people on low incomes.

Health effects of air pollution

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Rachel Pidgeon

Interim Head of Programme (Children's mental health)

Reports

24 Oct 2023

Wood burning is more expensive than central heating

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.

Health effects of air pollution

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Agnes Ageypong of Global Black Maternal Health

Agnes Agyepong

Founder and CEO of Global Child and Maternal Health

Opinion

04 Oct 2023

Why I’m attending the Labour Party conference

Black Resistance: Black History Month, Clean Air and Black Maternal Health

Children's health and food

Mark Heffernan

Interim Director of Policy, Influencing & Change

Opinion

02 Oct 2023

Bringing together the ingredients for a healthier food system

Head of Policy and Influencing Mark Heffernan reflects on progress made towards creating a healthier food system, and what needs to happen next to ensure transformative change.

Data

Alessandra Denotti

Data Analyst

Data

25 Sep 2023

Census 2021: Housing in Lambeth and Southwark

If we want to improve health outcomes, it is essential that we understand people’s homes.

Health effects of air pollution

Rachel Pidgeon

Interim Head of Programme (Children's mental health)

Reports

24 Sep 2023

How to talk about wood burning

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.

Data

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Jenny Steele

Data Partnerships

Data

Why we need detailed data to tackle inequalities in health

We recently launched Lambeth and Southwark’s largest-ever survey on health and wellbeing with Opinium Research. 