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Right now, in some parts of the UK, lives are being cut short by up to 16 years.
This life expectancy gap isn’t just bad luck or down to individual choices. It’s because too many people don’t have access to the basics that help us stay healthy: things like decent homes, secure jobs, enough money to make ends meet and supportive communities.
HEALTH INEQUALITIES AREN’T INEVITABLE.
CHANGE IS POSSIBLE.
We take a bold approach to campaigning to change the conversation around what shapes health.
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We’re calling for a change in the law to make better health a national priority and help close the life expectancy gap.
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Our members and supporters back our vision for everyone in the UK to have a more equal opportunity for good health and wellbeing.
Building cross-sector action
Change on this scale needs all of us.
That’s why we’re building a powerful, cross-sector coalition to tackle health inequalities – uniting organisations, evidence, and solutions across the drivers of health.
Over 125 cross-sector organisations and more than 100 MPs from across the political spectrum have joined us.
Our supporters
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We can no longer afford to pretend health inequality is a distant issue, this is a political emergency. That’s why I’m standing with Health Equals to call for a national, cross-government strategy. We need stronger local responsibilities and MPs willing to lead with urgency. This isn’t about party politics, it’s about justice. Your postcode should never decide how long you live.
Darren McGarveyAuthor and social commentator -
I’m happy to be supporting Health Equals in pushing government for change to clean up our air. Clean air isn’t a luxury — it’s a basic right. No child should have their potential limited by the postcode they grow up in.
Nicola Adams OBEOlympic boxer -
I’m proud to support the Health Equals campaign; because everyone deserves to live in a warm, dry, safe and healthy home. Good housing is the foundation for good health. You can’t expect people to thrive if the very place they’re meant to feel safe is actually making them sick.
Martin RobertsTV property expert -
I’m supporting Health Equals, who are calling for systemic change to reduce the life expectancy gap. As parents, we can take small steps, but lasting change will only come if government policies protect every child’s right to clean air.
Dr Ellie CannonGP -
The Health Equals campaign is so important. It doesn’t just highlight the problem of poor-quality housing; it’s demanding real change. Stronger laws to make every landlord take responsibility, proper funding to repair homes, and a cross-government plan to make sure no one’s health is determined by their postcode or income.
Kwajo TweneboaHousing campaigner
