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🧪

The Medical Research Council's regional visit to the North of England kicked off in Liverpool this afternoon, attracting 70 representatives from northern universities, NHS Trusts and research organisations. We're delighted to support the event & to be part of discussions on MRC future priorities

“At Northumbria, our research is driven by a commitment to making a real and lasting impact on people's lives.” Professor Joanne Atkinson of @northumbriauni.bsky.social, has outlined the strength of this new partnership. www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/10/nort...

Cutting child poverty is obviously important as per this polling yesterday from @steveakehurst.bsky.social Child poverty increasing leads to the biggest loss of govt approval by an election in hyopthetical polling.

New funded PhD opportunity working with the Liverpool Health Determinants Research Collaboration www.findaphd.com/phds/project... @local.gov.uk health inequalities @findaphd.bsky.social

My two best theatre experiences were last minute ticket buys - Glenda Jackson in King Lear and last night Toby Jones and David Harewood in Othello

Absolutely delighted to have the fantastic @northumbriauni.bsky.social as the newest members of the NHSA

Hairy Biker and TV presenter Si King has written a foreword for our ‘Food, Health and Nutrition in the North of England’ report, explaining why policymakers must act to equip northern regions with better opportunities for improved diets. Read more: www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/07/poor...

The Government’s ‘Get Britain Working’ programmes could, within just 2 years, save almost £10bn - meaning every £1 invested in employment support programmes could return between £5.21 and £6.63. Read more in this new report: www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/government-s...

Our Exec Director @hannahdavies.bsky.social is speaking today at the Her Circle and @mmhalliance.bsky.social event in Newcastle, which brings together lived and learned experts to explore opportunities for lasting change for perinatal mental health.

The Government could save upwards of £20bn and support over 220,000 people back into employment through return-to-work schemes, according to new analysis. The ‘Return to Work’ report outlines how the UK’s full productivity potential can be unlocked www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/government-s... 1/3

To mark World Food Day 2025: Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future, @northumbriauni.bsky.social's Professor Iain Brownlee has published a blog discussing the latest Nutrition North report and its roadmap for lessening food insecurity in the North. 1/2 www.thenhsa.co.uk/blog/world-f...

We're hiring!💥 IPPR North are looking for a senior researcher who has big ideas for the future of our regions. Join us at this pivotal time for our economy and democracy. Based in Manchester, apply by 31st October. www.ippr.org/jobs/senior-...

📣Researchers from our @nustem.bsky.social outreach group are celebrating after winning a prestigious @instituteofphysics.bsky.social award recognising their work with children and young people across the North East and beyond. 🥇 #STEM #outreach #NorthumbriaUniversity 💡Discover more:

On #WorldMentalHealthDay we sharing the work of our mental health network - @derektracy.bsky.social CMO of NHS Maudsley recently spoke about his work with the COVID Nightingale Hospitals and the mental health implications of the pandemic for NHS staff Watch the full video at youtu.be/P6oxkaZDLCM

You can now listen to our panel event from Labour Party Conference 2025, where we heard from Kate Proctor from @savechildrenuk.bsky.social, @samrushworthmp.bsky.social, @grahamwhitham.bsky.social, @profkepickett.bsky.social, and Professor David Taylor-Robinson from @liverpooluni.bsky.social. 1/2

Our @childofthenorth.bsky.social Children in Care report showed just how devastating this issue is in the North of England www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/app/uploads/...

Today’s @yorkshirepost.co.uk features a column written by @healthequitynorth.bsky.social Exec Director @hannahdavies.bsky.social, who sets out why it’s imperative to scrap the two-child benefit cap if we want to see a reduction in the child poverty rates. www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/opinion...

For children to have their best start in life, health and education partnerships and community collaboration are key. Best Start hubs are a move in the right direction, but partnerships need to be accelerated. Join our campaign to put #ChildrenFirst Visit: www.n8research.org.uk/research-foc...

"When we get it right for women, everybody benefits" Thank you to all speakers - @kirithentwistle.bsky.social, Dame Lesley Regan, @hannahdavies.bsky.social, @louiseckenny.bsky.social - and attendees at our #WomanOfTheNorth panel at #LabourPartyConference www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/gallery-labo...

Yesterday, our Exec Lead for Corporate Engagement and Cluster Development Mandy Dixon attended a roundtable hosted by @ilcuk.bsky.social and @independentage.bsky.social, identifying politically workable solutions to realise better places to be born, grow up and grow old in. #OlderPersonsDay

An excellent event underway now - our very own @techhelen.bsky.social representing our members in discussions around data and AI

I'm getting really really fed up at constant reassertion that welfare spending is "out of control" when it is the same as the average for the past few decades. One reason disability benefit costs have risen is because core support has fallen.

A massive thank you to all who attended and to our panellists for discussing this important issue: @samrushworthmp.bsky.social, Kate Proctor from @savechildrenuk.bsky.social @grahamwhitham.bsky.social @profkepickett.bsky.social Prof David Taylor-Robinson of @liverpooluni.bsky.social 2/2

Great discussions at our #LabourPartyConference2025 panel, emphasising the need to put poverty reduction at the centre of both national and local government priorities. 1/2