A healthier UK population
We believe good health supports positive social and economic outcomes – both for the individual and society as a whole
We aim to change the conversation to focus on health as an asset, rather than ill health as a burden – and to promote policies and encourage local action that improves opportunities for a healthy life in the UK.
Our healthy lives strategy draws on our experience of making change happen in complex systems.
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Health Equity in England: The Marmot Review 10 Years On
We're working with the IHE on an analysis of health inequalities in England and update of the Marmot Review to be published i...
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Alarming figures link premature mortality to local deprivation
The Health Foundation has responded to a Lancet study showing that rates of premature mortality are two times higher in the m...
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Additional £3.2bn a year needed to reverse impact of government cuts to public health services
The Health Foundation has calculated that an additional £3.2bn a year is required to reverse the impact of government cuts to...
What makes us healthy?
We’re working to change the conversation about what makes us healthy.
Evidence for healthy lives
We want a better evidence base for decision making on what works to improve people’s health.
Health as an asset
We want to change the conversation to focus on health as an asset, rather than ill health as a burden.
Young people’s future health inquiry
Our Young people’s future health inquiry is a first-of-its-kind research and engagement project that aims to build an understanding of the influences affecting the future health of young people.
Mobilising action for healthy lives
Lasting change requires all sectors of society – across government, the voluntary sector, the private sector, media and local communities – to acknowledge the impact of what they do on people’s health, and work with the public to take action.
Useful publications and resources on healthy lives
A collection of our healthy lives work looking at the social determinants of health, public health, and inequalities.
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