Insights

Health effects of air pollution

Construction workers stand on scaffolding, photograph by Chris Gray

Ben Pearce

Head of Programme (Health effects of air pollution)

Reports

07 Dec 2023

Helping construction sites to measure polluting emissions

Arup have created an innovative tool, which can help construction companies to plan, monitor, and manage their polluting emissions.

Data

Michael Rigby

Data Partnerships Manager

Opinion

01 Dec 2023

Civic Data Innovation Fund: Digging deeper into civic strength

In September 2023, the second round of the Civic Data Innovation Challenge launched. Michael Rigby reveals the four groups to develop their data projects with up to £60,000 funding.

Urban health

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

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

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

Pregnant woman in silhouette by Mustafa Omar

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.