The relationship between persistent debt problems and health
People in poor health are more likely to be in persistent debt.
People in poor health are more likely to be in persistent debt.
Low income households are more likely to be behind with paying bills.
Experiencing problem debt can lead to physical and mental health problems.
Our new report explores the ways in which NHS organisations act as anchor institutions, and their potential to positively influence the health of local communities, beyond providing clinical care.
People with poor health are less likely to have savings.
The stress of being in problem debt can harm our physical and mental health.
With 1 in 5 projected to be living with major illness by 2040, Jennifer Dixon asks if we’re doing enough to prepare for the wave of ill health in sight.
Health Foundation response to the latest NHS performance statistics
We are looking to appoint a public involvement partner to ensure that people’s lived experiences are at the heart of our new commission on work and health.
This webinar convened experts to explore what the findings mean for how we might need to change as a society, and what can we do to better prepare for the future.