The two-child cap has for too long penalised children. Ending this will not only help struggling families, but offers long-term social and economic benefits. @alexisdarby.bsky.social explains how arguments used to defend the cap fail against the evidence: www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/blog-why-scr...

"It marks the end of one of the most punitive social policies in recent history that has denied hundreds of thousands of children the support they deserved simply because of the size of their family." www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/statements-f...

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

New @healthequitynorth.bsky.social report shows that closing the North-South health gap could create economic gains of £18.4bn per year. Economic inactivity due to ill-health is now at its highest level since records began. inews.co.uk/news/politic...

Since 2022, we’ve been making the case to scrap the two-child limit. Read about our advocacy and why it’s vital Government ends this policy in the upcoming Budget. www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/blog-lifting...

@northumbriauni.bsky.social is the newest member of now 20 research-intensive institutions of the Northern Health Science Alliance. They will play an active role in shaping and contributing to the NHSA’s 15 pan-northern programmes and expert networks. www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/10/nort...

We heard from @mayorofgm.bsky.social, Lord David Willetts, President of @resfoundation.bsky.social, @josephtiman.bsky.social, Victoria Braddock from Marketing Manchester, and Professor @andywestwood.bsky.social at Policy@Manchester's panel event on how devolution can continue to benefit our regions.

Women in our region face lower healthy life expectancy, worse mental health and £132m is lost in wages every week. Hear from Kirith Entwhistle MP, Dame Lesley Regan and Proffesor Louise Kenny on how we can build a better future for nothern women. Register - www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/building-a...

Our #WomanOfTheNorth report found women living in the North have lower healthy life expectancy, worse mental health, & more likely to suffer domestic violence. Our panel event at @teamlabouruk.bsky.social Conference will examine findings & recommendations www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/labour-party...

THREAD Families living in areas of higher poverty - such as the North of England - are less likely to have access to healthy, affordable food and more likely to have children who live with obesity. www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/northern-chi... 1/7

Great fun at #WomensHealthGM today with @janemcdermott.bsky.social and @evefrancisholt.bsky.social discussing the GMCA's plans for women's health and @healthequitynorth.bsky.social Woman of the North report.

I attended the launch of the Ageing in the North report, highlighting inequalities older people in the North face compared to the South. Great to meet my constituents Jane McDermott, Elaine Unegbu and Alexis Darby, who contributed to this important work.

Todays @theguardian.com Prof Kate Pickett from @healthequitynorth.bsky.social says UK faces “worse health more inequality, and growing north south divide.” Welcomes Wes Streeting’s focus on deprived areas but urges govt to scrap welfarecuts and boost health in poorer communities. shorturl.at/PUAfi

Yesterday we launched our Ageing in the North report in Parliament. It shows older people in the North are more likely to be poorer, sicker, inactive and in poor housing, costing the NHS billions. Great to have @annadixonmp.bsky.social at the event and front page of the @yorkshirepost.co.uk

MP for Shipley @annadixonmp.bsky.social is delivering the keynote speech out our Ageing in the North report Parliamentary launch, touching on the disparities that older people face in the North of England compared to their southern counterparts

THREAD: Older people in the North of England are more likely to be poorer, less healthy, physically inactive, lonely & in poor housing - resulting in billions of pounds of avoidable NHS costs, according to our #AgeingintheNorth report released today www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/06/olde... 1/15

Following today's Spending Review from the Chancellor of the Exchequer, our Chief Executive @hannahdavies.bsky.social has commented on the announcement, which includes R&D funding rising to a record high of £22bn per year. Read Hannah's full comment: www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/06/6277/

THREAD We welcome the Government’s decision to expand free school meals, a vital step we called for in our Child of the North report and the Cost of Living report. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

We are calling on government to: • Reform funding so it's transparent and cover real costs • Prioritise access for families with extra needs • Invest in early years as childcare is vital for future outcomes • Boost workforce pay and conditions to end staff shortages

@georgiagould.bsky.social says public services are siloed and focus too little on prevention. We need a community-led approach designed with people. Policy needs to start on the ground, not in the centre. #strongerthings

Looking forward to a big day @wearenewlocal.bsky.social Stronger Things conference. All about reimagining public services for the better and unlocking the potential of places. #StrongerThings2025

Thank you to @stephspyro.bsky.social of the The Daily Express for publishing an opinion column from our Academic Co-Director @profkepickett.bsky.social today about the why the two child benefit cap should be scrapped www.express.co.uk/news/politic...

Our Executive Director @hannahdavies.bsky.social last week shared our research around inequalities at various panel events with leaders, partners, health champions and policymakers – read Hannah’s blog to find out more

@healthequitynorth.bsky.social new report shows - stark decline in healthier amenities. Takeaway shops up by 24% across England, number of banks and building societies decreased by 40%, and supermarkets by 10% and three times as many vape shops in deprived areas. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Coverage of @healthequitynorth.bsky.social new report - examining the decline in “third places”, including cafes, pubs, social clubs and community centres. All of which "lead to more vibrant and safer communities, which in turn has a positive effect on people’s health and wellbeing."

Our research on the effects that PIP changes could have on local economies, written by authors @nataliecbennett.bsky.social @profbambra.bsky.social & @lukemunford.bsky.social, was featured on the @itvpeston.bsky.social programme last night - you can watch the episode on catch up

Delighted that @marykfoymp.bsky.social highlighted our recent PIP analysis during today’s DWP debate in Parliament. She drew attention to the significant local impact of PIP reforms, noting that the City of Durham stands to lose - a staggering £13 million annually from its local economy.

"We won't stand for this unacceptable status quo" @hannahdavies.bsky.social has written an opinion piece for @thenorthernagenda.bsky.social about our findings that show women in the North of England are living shorter lives in worse health newsletters.e.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/gArP36yKA9uA...

It's a damning indictment of modern Britain that girls born in the North of England can expect to live shorter lives than those born elsewhere. But through devolution and strong female representation, we’re determined to improve the lives of women and girls. @healthequitynorth.bsky.social

Delighted that the northern female mayors @kimmcguinness.bsky.social and @mayorofwy.bsky.social signed our #WomanOfTheNorth charter today with @louiseckenny.bsky.social @hannahdavies.bsky.social and Suzanne White from @leigh-day.bsky.social www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/health-and-w...

We are delighted to announce two of our speakers for next week’s #WomanOfTheNorth Summit at Durham University. We will be holding an ‘in conversation with’ sessions with our two northern female Mayors. Book your free place at www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/woman-of-the...

Next week, Amanda Bailey of North East Child Poverty Commission & Prof David Taylor-Robinson of @liverpooluni.bsky.social will be delivering a workshop at the #WomanOfTheNorth Summit about women and child poverty. Book your ticket and workshop places at www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/woman-of-the...

Great to see coverage of @healthequitynorth.bsky.social analysis. North East and North Wes are set to be the hardest hit - constituencies with highest losses also have lowest life expectancies which means health inequalities are likely to widen even further. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

Health Equity North is hosting the Woman of the North Summit - an event tackling injustice, inspired by the important Woman of the North report. Join us to help shape the new Woman of the North charter. Register here: www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/woman-of-the...

We’re hosting a #WomanoftheNorth Summit on May 7 in Durham in partnership with @leigh-day.bsky.social & @thenhsa.bsky.social Speakers include @kimmcguinness.bsky.social & @mayorofwy.bsky.social - find out more and book at www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/woman-of-the...

Our CEO @hannahdavies.bsky.social has responded to today's #SpringStatement - read her full statement here www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/03/nhsa...

"...the real challenge lies in addressing structural health and economic inequalities. These disparities are trapping families in poverty, widening the North-South divide, and leaving northern communities at a disadvantage compared to the rest of the country.”

“This is austerity dressed up as reform, where the government cuts the money disabled people need to live on in order to balance the books, while claiming it’s all being done to help them.” My col. on Labour’s sweeping disability cuts and mark of shame. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

So - we were blown away to receive this @bionow.bsky.social Social Impact Award for our @healthequitynorth.bsky.social #WomanoftheNorth work. Not possible without the 40+ authors and our HEN directors @profkepickett.bsky.social & @profbambra.bsky.social

I’d like to nominate, the two trailblazing Northern female mayors @mayorofwy.bsky.social and @kimmcguinness.bsky.social #NorthInnovationWomen

Today, we announced proposals for an institute to tackle ill health in the North at #COTN25. Northern leaders joined us for a workshop - chaired by Mayor of South Yorkshire Oliver Coppard - to discuss plans. More on the Institute for Preventative Health Research 👇🏼 www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/02/prop...

Our Chair Professor Louise Kenny of is addressing Mo Isap, @mayorofwy.bsky.social & @jimmcmahon.co.uk and delegates at the #COTN25 this afternoon, discussing our proposal for the Institute of Preventative Health as one of the Convention’s 5 gamchangers www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/02/prop...

This #IWD2025 we will once again celebrate innovative women across the North with our #NorthInnovationWomen campaign To collate our annual #NorthInnovationWomen list we need your help to tell us who should be featured Full details 👇 and here 👉 bit.ly/3WRZLu4

Our Head of Public Affairs @alexisdarby.bsky.social spoke to the York Policy Academy at @york.ac.uk this week, giving advice and sharing her experience of communicating research effectively to policymakers

In October we hosted a roundtable at the @teamlabouruk.bsky.social conference, bringing together women’s health experts and policymakers, to discuss how the North can work with the government to address the inequalities facing women across the region www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/labour-party...

Excellent day in London. First at @childofthenorth.bsky.social APPG, then great Life Science panel at Euston. Sometimes it’s frightening how separate those who need healthcare & those who talk of Life Sciences investment are &why the North’s innovation(& investment in) is fundamental in this space.

Rising child poverty is fueling higher infant mortality, poor health, and reduced prosperity, says @healthequitynorth.bsky.social Professor David Taylor-Robinson on the Our Kids in the North Podcast—key reasons the North isn’t reaching its economic potential.

Our Academic Co-Director Prof David Taylor-Robinson of @livuninews.bsky.social is a guest on the latest series of the @thenorthernagenda.bsky.social podcast, talking about child poverty rates in the North and the impact on the most vulnerable t.co/i5DxqkDBhf @robparsonsna.bsky.social

Meet our Directors, Member Representatives and Member organisations @thenhsa.bsky.social go.bsky.app/C3btqjx

A brutal read on the physical and mental health issues facing people in my hometown. “Mansfield and its ring of former mining villages make up a petri dish of “left-behind” England, of isolation and anger and impoverishment.” www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...