Today’s data from the ONS paints a stark picture — health inequalities in England and Wales have not only persisted but have in fact deepened by some measures over the past decade, driven in large part by the COVID-19 pandemic. www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopula...

A recent RCP survey showed that 89% of doctors are concerned about the impact of health inequalities on their patients, while 72% have seen more patients in the past 3 months with illnesses related to poor-quality housing, air pollution and access to transport. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Doctors urge government to fight poverty after rise in patients with Victorian diseases

Survey finds vast majority of doctors are concerned at impact of health inequalities on their patients

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Today’s data shows that emissions of many air pollutants reduced across the UK between 2022 & 2023, continuing a trend of reduction since 1970. This includes a reduction in PM2.5 – the pollutant of greatest concern to health – by 76% since 1990, and by 6% since 2022. 1/5 www.gov.uk/government/s...

Emissions of air pollutants

An annual publication covering the emissions of some important air pollutants.

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Ofwat has today announced an increase to water bills from April, with the average water bill rising by £86. This will have consequences for the health of low-income households unless they are supported to afford the building blocks of health. 1/4 www.health.org.uk/news-and-com...

What builds good health?

Building a healthy society is like constructing a sturdy building. This infographic explores the building blocks we need in place for good health.

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Today’s provisional local government finance settlement promises £1.3bn in extra funding for councils in England, supporting them to provide the vital services that foster good health, such as decent housing, social care, leisure facilities, & public transport. 1/9 www.health.org.uk/local-govern...

Local government’s role in building a healthy society

We’re working with local government to highlight how councils can help build a healthy society and fix the gaps that cause health inequalities.

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Today’s ONS data release highlights that healthy life expectancy – the number of years one can expect to live in good health – in both England and Wales is lower than it was pre-pandemic, following a decade during which improvements in this measure stagnated. 🧵 1/3 www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopula...

Out just now, this is now explicit guidance in the National Planning Policy Framework! This will be a huge help for councils wanting to create healthy places, reducing the scope for costly legal challenges from fast food companies. #HealthyPlaceShaping www.gov.uk/government/p...

Latest figures show that, on average, renting a property in the UK private rental sector costs tenants £270 per month more than it did in 2021. This represents a 27% rise in rental costs, costing renters an additional £3,240 per year. 🧵 1/9 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

UK rent soars by average £3,240 since Covid, says Zoopla

The cost of renting rose sharply after lockdown was lifted but the rate of increase is now slowing.

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Latest figures show that the average house price in the UK has hit a record high, up to £298,083. Whilst good for homeowners, this could have impacts on population health and health inequalities. 🧵 1/5 www.theguardian.com/business/202...

Average UK house price hits record £298,083, says Halifax

Property prices increase by 1.3% in November, the fifth consecutive monthly rise

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Today’s ONS release shows that inequalities in life expectancy between local areas in Great Britain remain wide at 8.7 years, reinforcing the scale of the challenge facing government to tackle health inequalities. 1/3 www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopula...

Our latest research details #intimidation tactics used against researchers and advocates working across the tobacco, ultra-processed food and alcohol sectors. These intimidation tactics are designed to undermine and discredit their work. Read: doi.org/10.1093/heap... @healthpromint.bsky.social

Ofgem have today announced that the energy price cap will increase in January, putting bills over 50% higher than pre-Covid. This will have consequences for the health of low-income households, unless they are supported to afford the building blocks of health. www.health.org.uk/news-and-com... 1/4

What builds good health?

Building a healthy society is like constructing a sturdy building. This infographic explores the building blocks we need in place for good health.

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