Insights

Explore what we’re learning about improving health in cities.

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Health effects of air pollution

London road, with assorted vehicles. Photograph by Charles Postiaux
Natasha_Feiner
Natasha Feiner
Interim Head of Policy & Influencing
Policy

What can councils and the Government do to reduce pollution from freight?

We’re calling on the Government to implement our policy recommendations to reduce air pollution from freight.

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Health effects of air pollution

Bike courier cycles beneath a graffitied bridge, photograph by Evgeniya Iakovleva
Amandeep Singh Kellay
Amandeep Singh Kellay
Portfolio Manager
Opinion

Our work to reduce air pollution from freight

We’ve been working with partners throughout Lambeth and Southwark to test ways to reduce air pollution from freight in cities.

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Health effects of air pollution

Roadway in City of London, with buses, vans, and a cyclist. Photograph by Ruoyu Li.
Matt Towner
Matt Towner
Director of Programmes
Opinion

What can businesses do to reduce air pollution from freight?

The transition to a greener freight system will rely on joined-up thinking and fresh policies from the Government. But businesses can take positive steps now to reduce air pollution and its harmful effects on people’s health.

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Health effects of air pollution

Heavy goods vehicles, aerial photograph by Ivan Bandura
Matt Towner
Matt Towner
Director of Programmes
Opinion

Freight and air pollution. What’s the problem?

Freight is the backbone of the economy. But an outdated system is congesting cities and harming people’s health in urban areas.

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Data

London street, with people walking past a market stall displaying fresh produce
Data
22 Aug 2024

A first of its kind health and wellbeing study for Lambeth and Southwark

Over the last year, Impact on Urban Health, in partnership with research agencies Opinium and ClearView conducted the largest study to date on health and wellbeing in Lambeth and Southwark.

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Data

London city street with shopfronts and cars alongside walking pedestrians.
Michael Rigby
Michael Rigby
Data Partnerships Manager
Data

Health and wellbeing in Lambeth and Southwark: Insights from local communities

This report highlights key findings from our Health and Wellbeing Study, conducted with over 5000 survey respondents and six focus groups with residents from across Lambeth and Southwark. The study was developed with community researchers to better understand how people feel about their health and the factors that affect it.

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Urban health

Woman kneels on trampoline with bouncing child. Photograph by Jade Reynolds-Hemmings
Peter Babudu
Peter Babudu
Executive Director
Policy
11 Jul 2024

Creating healthier urban places: our response to the new government’s health mission

Our team gives their thoughts on the change needed to deliver healthier, more equitable places across the country.

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Urban health

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Peter Babudu
Peter Babudu
Executive Director
Policy
14 Jun 2024

A joined-up approach on urban health: our priorities for the next Government

Managing health goes beyond healthcare services. The places we live and work play an important part in creating healthy environments. We’re calling on the next Government to support approaches that address the interconnected drivers of health equity.

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Children's mental health

Children in red and black school uniforms jump in the air
Julika Niehaus
Julika Niehaus
Portfolio Manager
Opinion

Our vision for safe, nurturing schools for every child

Children’s mental health Portfolio Manager Julika Niehaus shares our approach and ambition to boldly change the school system, alongside incredible school partners in Lambeth and Southwark.

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