Insights

Data and analytics

Alessandra Denotti

Data Analyst

Data

01 May 2023

Census 2021: How ethnically diverse are our London boroughs?

We have used the Simpson’s Diversity Index (SDI) methodology to measure community diversity and what it means for Lambeth and Southwark.

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Health effects of air pollution

Opinion

26 Apr 2023

A guide to a fairer, healthier transport system

We were delighted to work with Asthma + Lung UK on their new report, which is an invaluable guide and re-imagines a healthier transport system.

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Health effects of air pollution

Rezina Chowdhury

Councillor and Cabinet Member

Opinion

11 Apr 2023

How councils can use public space to improve health

We spoke to Rezina Chowdhury and David Wilson about how and why councils can reclaim the kerbside to improve people’s health. 

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Children's health and food

Ben Reynolds

Deputy CEO at Sustain

Opinion

05 Apr 2023

Raise a glass to the Sugary Drinks tax – 5 today!

Five years on from the implementation of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL), we catch up with Ben Reynolds and Kat Jenner for their reflections on the impact of the levy, and whether this success could be mirrored in other product reformulation.

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Children's health and food

Louise Foreman

Portfolio Manager

Opinion

03 Apr 2023

Expanding access to free school meals – a leap forward for child health

Louise Foreman and Nikita Sinclair, Portfolio Managers, Children’s Health and Food programme, explain why we should expand free school meals for all.

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Research and development

Dominique Barron

Design Researcher at Promising Trouble

Opinion

30 Mar 2023

Digital inclusion, accessibility, and health

Dominique Barron, Design Researcher at Promising Trouble, explores how affordable access to the internet can help close the health inequality gap.

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Urban health

Natasha Feiner

Interim Head of Policy & Influencing

Opinion

07 Mar 2023

Spring Budget: how can the Government level up health in 2023?

We’ve picked out four priorities we think the Government should be considering in the lead up to the Spring Budget.

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Latest updates

Impact on Urban Health

Latest updates

Kieron Boyle to step down as Impact on Urban Health’s Chief Executive

After seven successful years leading Impact on Urban Health, Kieron Boyle will be stepping down as CEO on 5 May. 

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Health effects of air pollution

Oliver Lord

UK Head of Clean Cities Campaign

Opinion

16 Feb 2023

Using local elections to improve cities’ air quality

Oliver Lord, Head of Clean Cities Campaign UK, explains how the #ThisIsAwkward campaign aimed to improve air quality and people’s health.

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