Insights

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

Impact on Urban Health

Opinion

02 Jul 2021

Why Sajid Javid needs to think beyond healthcare to tackle post-COVID health inequality

The role the new Health Secretary can play in tackling health inequity in cities and beyond.

Urban health

Impact on Urban Health

Reports

08 Jun 2021

Future scenarios for Lambeth and Southwark

We've been working with the London School of Economics (LSE) and local residents to map what the next decade could look like for Lambeth and Southwark.

Health effects of air pollution • Children's health and food

Street with planters and signs blocking access to car traffic

Niamh McGarry

Research Director at ClearView Research

Opinion

01 Jun 2021

How community researchers are helping us assess Healthy Streets

Through our Healthy Streets Southwark project, we're using researchers from the local area to help us evaluate measures to make streets safer and more useable.