Insights

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.

Data and analytics

Claire Bénard

Interim Data and Analytics Director

Data

13 Oct 2021

6 things funders can do to support the responsible use of data

Using data is a crucial part of the way we make decisions as a partner and funder to other organisations. Our Interim Data and Analytics Director, Claire Bénard, reflects on how to use data responsibly.

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.

Urban health

Borough Market, photograph by Max van den Oetelaar

Anna Tarkington

Data Partnerships Manager

Data

21 Jul 2021

How we’re building on our Urban Health Index

Two months on from launching our urban health index measuring social progress in Lambeth and Southwark, our Data Partnerships Manager Anna Tarkington shares how we've continued to develop this tool.

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.