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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Briefing
Reframing the conversation on the social determinants of health
Analysis of public understanding, expert opinion and the media narrative around health, based on research by the FrameWorks I...
Partnership
Health Equity in England: The Marmot Review 10 Years On
The Health Foundation and the Institute of Health Equity are working on an analysis of health inequalities in England and upd...
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Watch: What makes us healthy?
To understand what makes us healthy, we need to look at the bigger picture. Watch our animation to find out about the wider f...
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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