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LET’S
MAKE HEALTH EQUAL

Because of things like income, air quality and housing, where you’re born can cut your life short by up to 16 years.

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We raise awareness of what shapes health

We influence policymaking and practice

ABOUT

HEALTH EQUALS

We’re often told that our health is down to a combination of our genes and individual choices, but research has shown that’s only part of the story.

The world around us shapes our health and the wellbeing of society overall – from quality homes that are warm and safe, to stable jobs, clean air, neighbourhoods with green space, and social connections. All of these things impact our health and how long we live.

But these building blocks of health aren’t available to everyone in the same way. Right now, in the UK, things like poverty and poor living conditions are damaging health and wellbeing and cutting lives short.

We’re campaigning to change that; to shape a society where each of us has access to the building blocks of health.

BUILDING

BLOCKS

Our health is shaped by the world around us – from good-quality homes, to stable jobs, social connections, and neighbourhoods with green space and clean air. These factors are what we call the building blocks of health and wellbeing. While access to health and social care impacts our health and wellbeing, these building blocks have a far stronger impact.

MEMBERS

Who is part of Health Equals?

Data and
insights
News
General
Charities call on next Government to tackle ‘scandalous’ 16-year gap in life expectancy across the UK
26 June 2024
News
General
We look forward to working with Labour to ensure everyone has the best chance of good health…
05 July 2024
Blog
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Britain’s mental health is getting worse — it’s time to get ahead of the problem
13 December 2023
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