A healthy society needs all the right building blocks in place, such as good-quality jobs and homes, access to education, transport and healthy food, and adequate income and resources.
Our work aims to increase understanding of how these factors shape our health, and build support for action where they are missing for too many people.
About 4 mins
The prime minister’s push for greater devolution and a focus on local outcomes is cause for optimism in the drive to support healthier lives.
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Explore data for your local authority and neighbourhood
Our report aims to shift the dial on how we think about health – moving from treating ill health as a cost to seeing good health as a national economic asset.
We are looking to commission an organisation with expertise in behavioural change and employer engagement to collaboratively design, implement and refine practical approaches to taking earlier action ...
About 13 mins
This analysis explores whether progress made in improving elective wait times has been inclusive in line with government goals.
The Health Foundation will be exhibiting at the LGA Annual Conference and Exhibition 2026 event on 7-9 July 2026
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Three key areas where local action can help address ill health and economic inactivity in young people.
About 5 mins
Sam Atwell and Dr Luisa Pettigrew look at government efforts to make the fit notes system more effective, and what could help ensure success.
Our new analysis looks at progress made against NHS England’s five key elective care targets set for March 2026.
About 8 mins
We examine the relationship between the number of young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) and the prevalence of mental health conditions.
