The Government has announced a major investment to bring new or improved health centres directly into local communities. Our CEO @hannahdavies.bsky.social has issued a statement following this news: www.thenhsa.co.uk/2026/03/gove...

Four innovative women from @teessideuni.bsky.social & @fuseonline.bsky.social spoke to us about their career journeys, challenges and inspirations as part of our #NorthInnovationWomen #IWD26 campaign – you can view all videos our of incredible women from the North at www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

They also needed to not take more away from those in already precarious situations - which is why the Winter Fuel Payment cuts and proposed PIP cuts were so devastating to their votes www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/app/uploads/...

Bolton Council says new early intervention schemes have reduced spending in children’s services by over £1 million www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/2590406...

We spoke to Dr Heulwen Sheldrick of @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk as part of our #NorthInnovationWomen campaign. Dr Sheldrick told us about her career journey, what inspires her, and the advice should would give to women looking to break into a similar field youtu.be/sP9sgPo1zQg

“Why would we not want a state that helps us realise our capabilities?” On BBC Radio 4 this week, Academic Co-Director @profkepickett.bsky.social discussed points from her new book, including this country's broken care systems and need to reframe the ‘Nanny state’. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

DEADLINE EXTENDED 🔊 You have an extra week to get your nominations in for our #NorthInnovationWomen campaign. We want to make sure as many women as possible are celebrated so make sure to nominate innovative women you know by March 6! www.thenhsa.co.uk/2026/02/help...

On February 18, our Academic Co-Director @profbambra.bsky.social gave evidence to the Covid-19 inquiry, with Professor Sir Michael Mormot. They outlined the ways Covid-19 interacted with existing health inequalities and the heightened impact on deprived areas. Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0yO...

Our Directors @hannahdavies.bsky.social, @profkepickett.bsky.social, and @lukemunford.bsky.social comment on the new Healthy Life Expectancy figures from the ONS, which show a widening gap between the highest and lowest expectancies. Read here 🔗 www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/hen-director...

#IWD2026’s theme is #GivetoGain – emphasising the power of reciprocity and support, and a mindset of generosity and collaboration. Our #NorthInnovationWomen campaign celebrates inspirational women at the forefront of innovation, contributing to their industry, communities, and to the North. 1/2

Congratulations to NIHR Doctoral Fellow @donnawakefield.bsky.social, who has won the Lancet Wakley essay prize. Her entry focussed on how growing up in the North shaped her medical practice and research. www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

#HeartMonth aims to raise awareness of heart health and preventing disease. Cardiovascular disease rates are high in the North. Our Ageing North and Nutrition North reports outline this unequal health burden. 🔗 www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/app/uploads/... www.thenhsa.co.uk/app/uploads/...

“This Plan is an exciting blueprint for the next decade.” CEO @hannahdavies.bsky.social welcomes the National Cancer Plan and its commitment to transforming cancer diagnosis, treatment, and care with cutting-edge science, hopefully transforming patient experience. www.thenhsa.co.uk/2026/02/stat...

The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.

The partnership will deliver cross-sector events across the North West, North East and Yorkshire and the Humber, focusing on areas where cross-sector working can deliver the greatest impact🤝 Learn more: bit.ly/4r9amOe @jhnaismith.bsky.social @wellcometrust.bsky.social

Pleased to share a new partnership with the @thenhsa.bsky.social, expanding our Cross-Sector Programme across the North of England 🎉 The new hub joins our regional hubs in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland, working to break down barriers for collaboration. 👉 bit.ly/4r9amOe

We are delighted to announce our new partnership with The @acmedsci.bsky.social, as it expands its UK-wide Cross-Sector Programme to strengthen collaboration across the North of England 📢 🔗 www.thenhsa.co.uk/2026/01/acad... 1/4

Maternal death rate in UK rose by 20% over 14 years despite Tory pledge

Since 2019, economic inactivity rates in the North have been rising ten times faster than the growth of the working-age population. Our #HealthforWealth report exposes shocking findings around inequities people in the North are facing. Read more👉 www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/app/uploads/...

The housing wealth gap between the children of renters and the children of homeowners widened in areas with higher house price growth after the housing boom, however. Children whose parents saw the biggest gains from house price growth were more likely to own expensive homes.

More appalling news from dystopia central www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

“The scale of the problem means there is still so much more to do”. As our Executive Director @hannahdavies.bsky.social outlines, our #HealthforWealth report underscores the need for health and economy to be considered together in future policy. www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/app/uploads/...

This a welcome step towards tackling childhood obesity 👏🏼 Our Hungry for Change report, with lead author @mariabryant.bsky.social, shows how poverty fuels obesity rates and food insecurity - with families in the North bearing these pressures most acutely. www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/app/uploads/...

If Xi Jinping invaded Taiwan right now, and toppled the president there, on what grounds would the United States object? Or have any credibility to say anything?

In May, in partnership with @healthequitynorth.bsky.social and @leigh-day.bsky.social, we held a Woman of the North Summit in Durham, with around 200 attendees. The Summit saw the launch of the Woman of the North Charter, backed by Mayors @kimmcguinness.bsky.social and @mayorofwy.bsky.social.

In June, we were delighted to welcome @merseycarenhs.bsky.social to the NHSA. The Trust is involved in a range of important research activities and initiatives, aiming to make Liverpool a world leader in better mental healthcare from research embedded in care.  www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/06/mers...

Since 2019, economic inactivity rates in the North of England have been rising ten times faster than the growth of the working-age population. Our #HealthforWealth report exposes shocking findings on inequities people in the North are facing. Read more👉 www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/app/uploads/...

5 years ago, the world's first Covid-19 vaccine was given. It changed the course of the pandemic & has enabled society to live with the virus. 💉s prevent around 5 million deaths from 20+ life-threatening diseases every year. 👀➡️bit.ly/3uJGnnQ www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-5522...

“Whilst today’s strategy, coupled with the impending removal of the two-child benefit cap, is a significant step in the right direction, we urge the Government to go further: invest in education across the whole school system, tackle regional inequalities head-on."

“We need to ensure that people are not only healthy enough to be able to work, but also healthy enough to thrive in employment.” Our Academic Co-director @profbambra.bsky.social of @newcastleuni.bsky.social co-authors the new #HealthforWealth report: www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/app/uploads/...

Our Executive Director @hannahdavies.bsky.social has written a column for @yorkshirepost.co.uk about the importance of the two-child cap lift, and the impact it will have on our regions. www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/opinion...

The health divide in England has not only persisted since our last Health for Wealth report in 2018, but deepened. The report has been led by Dr Julija Simpson of @newcastleuni.bsky.social, who acknowledges the impact of policy choices on inequality. www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/poor-health-...

"The North of England is home to a wealth of health research expertise and innovative businesses that, with more investment, could not only boost the economy but also improve health outcomes." - our CEO @hannahdavies.bsky.social on today's budget. www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/11/stat...

The two-child cap will be removed from April! We have campaigned for years to end this unjust policy – through evidence, advocacy & collaboration. Half a million children will be immediately lifted from poverty as a result. Read our reaction 👇 www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/statements-f... 1/2 #Budget

Is welfare spending ''out of control''? Total welfare spending in Britain in 2025-26 is estimated to be 10.8 per cent of GDP. That's just 0.8 per cent of GDP higher than in 2007-08, and total welfare spending has actually fallen fallen by 1.2 per cent of GDP since 2012-13⤵️ buff.ly/s5mz97u

In the letter to the Chancellor, northern leaders – including NHS Trust CEOs and university Pro-Vice Chancellors and Deans - ask the Chancellor to take forward the recommendations set out in a new #HealthforWealth report. Read more 👉 www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/11/chan...

📨22 northern health experts are urging Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP to invest in improving the health of people in the North of England as a route to boosting economic growth following the @healthequitynorth.bsky.social #HealthforWealth report launched last week www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/11/chan... 1/3

We are proud to be co-signatories in a letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP urging her to tackle the North-South health divide as a matter of priority

Regional inequalities in health, wages and economic inactivity have deepened since our first #HealthforWealth report in 2018, placing a financial burden on the economy and stagnating possible productivity growth. www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/poor-health-...

Our new #HealthforWealth report shows that improving physical and mental health through a variety of policy changes, proactive health programmes and empowering local authorities, could deliver transformative economic benefits. www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/poor-health-...

Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist

Our new #HealthforWealth report with academics from @newcastleuni.bsky.social @manchester.ac.uk, @lancasteruni.bsky.social @teessideuni.bsky.social shows that £18.4bn a year could be raised for the UK economy if the health of the North improved www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/poor-health-...

The black hole in Durham County Council’s budget has grown by £11.1mn in the past two months under the control of Reform UK. Its cabinet has been forced to approve a £10mn list of cuts. But the measures will still leave the county council with a deficit of £72mn over the coming four years

THREAD 👇 Closing the North-South health gap could create economic gains of £18.4bn per-year, our new analysis suggests 7 years on from the landmark Health for Wealth report, regional inequalities in health, wages and economic inactivity have deepened 1/9 www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/poor-health-...

Seven years ago, we published the #HealthforWealth report that illustrated the stark economic and health gap between the North and South of England. Today, new analysis shows that widening gap remains, and that urgent action must be taken to reverse the huge impact of the divide

A new report which models the potential effectiveness of the Government’s ‘Getting Britain Working’ programmes shows £20bn could be saved from the economy through back-to-work schemes. @hannahdavies.bsky.social Read more 👉 www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/government-s...

Really important the work we’re doing on the next @childofthenorth.bsky.social @healthequitynorth.bsky.social report for the APPG focusing on mental health. It’s going to be incredibly powerful

@wisemanalice.bsky.social of @gatesheadcouncil.bsky.social has written a foreword for our ‘Food, Health and Nutrition in the North of England’ report, setting out why a healthy diet is imperative to strong population health. www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/07/poor...

The Government could support more than 220,000 people back into employment through return-to-work schemes, according to new analysis. @lukemunford.bsky.social of @manchester.ac.uk is one of the authors who wrote the analysis. www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/government-s...

Important report critiquing how uk has been or not been supporting scaling up science innovations. Notably also scathing about vast costs for visas for researchers too- hope this will be noted and acted upon🧪