The expanded sugar levy is a win for public health - driving down sugar content while sparking innovation and improving choice. Exactly the kind of regulation we need more of.

My first ever podcast - give it a listen! Talking about a recent paper on the wider harms of alcohol.

New Scottish data reveal stark health inequalities: GP practices in the most deprived areas have 40% more men and 80% more women with coronary heart disease. Prevention must remain a priority to close these gaps.

I helped run the numbers just before the election-Reform’s tax plans come with a high price tag and would mainly benefit the wealthiest households. Tax policy should prioritise support for those who need it most and not line the pockets of the wealthy.

We published a new report today with a clear message: poor childhood health casts a long shadow. Using the 1970 British Cohort Study, we found strong links between health at age 10 and health at age 51.

We have an aging population, and many employees are managing long-term health conditions. Employers have a crucial role in mitigating the impact of these conditions—if they do so effectively, they can also benefit from improved productivity. A true win-win.

🏘️ | NEW REPORT: A combination of welfare reforms, rising numbers of children in the private rented sector and a lack of investment in building social housing has led, and will continue to lead, to increasing child poverty, unless the government acts. www.ippr.org/articles/hom...

Just 17 tickets needed for a return to Bristol with a bike... @gwr.com

Our analysis, featured in @telegraphnews.bsky.social , reveals stark health inequalities across the UK. As our Commission argued: Investing in health is not only vital for individual well-being - it’s essential for national prosperity. These inequalities must be addressed.

New report on childcare from @jodier.bsky.social and @jamie-ohalloran.bsky.social. Highlights that many families are excluded from essential childcare provision, including those with no recourse to public funds. Look out for detailed research from @josephinewy.bsky.social on this in the new year!

New analysis from @ippr.bsky.social reveals England's childcare expansion risks widening inequalities: Deprived areas: 32% fewer places per child, 25% fewer rated 'good' by Ofsted compared to affluent areas. Rural areas: 31% fewer places, 29% fewer 'good' places compared to urban centers.

Excellent analysis by awilliamson1.bsky.social highlighting how low productivity is harming the NHS. Giving NHS workers a stronger voice is crucial for boosting productivity and improving retention.

Really interesting work - finding that the LFS may be overestimating economic inactivity rates and underestimating employment rates.

This is fantastic news! Research by my @ippr.bsky.social colleagues highlights that central government backing for these types of policies could significantly empower councils to implement them effectively.

When this is combined with the UK's very low rates of statutory sick pay, it becomes clear that our welfare system fails to provide an adequate safety net. This not only exacerbates inequalities but also harms the broader economy.

I found this quite shocking: uptake of structured education programmes among people newly diagnosed with diabetes remains alarmingly low. To transform the NHS into a true health service, we must prioritise and invest in these vital preventative initiatives.

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Health checks boost early diagnosis for hypertension, high cholesterol & kidney disease. Govt’s plan to bring checks to workplaces is promising—now we need to increase the uptake & reduce inequalities.

"Without bold regulatory changes, our food system will continue to fall short in promoting healthy lifestyles". @jamie-ohalloran.bsky.social explains why a levy on unhealthy foods could help address the obesity crisis. www.theguardian.com/society/2024...

I was quoted in The Guardian today supporting taxes on unhealthy foods: 'Without bold regulatory changes, our food system will continue to fall short in promoting healthy lifestyles, particularly for those on the lowest incomes..." www.theguardian.com/society/2024...

The childhood obesity work we published yesterday was featured in the @thetimes.com.

Where children live & the income of the households they live in, shapes their ability to live a healthy life 🏘️ Our analysis of data out today shows that the epidemic of children affected by obesity evolved unequally over the life of the last gov 📈 www.ippr.org/media-office...

Childhood obesity stats released today make for some shocking reading. Nearly 3 in 10 children in Year 6 in the most deprived parts of the UK are living with obesity—twice as likely as those in the least deprived areas.

Our food system is falling short in supporting long, healthy lives and urgently needs reform. Mandatory reporting could be a transformative step—a key recommendation we at @ippr.bsky.social put forward in our recent Commission.