About Us
Health Equals is the UK’s campaign for tackling health inequalities.
We’re a coalition of over 120 cross-sector organisations with expertise across the building blocks of health — from employment to housing, education and the environment — united by one goal: creating a UK where everyone has the best chance of living a long, healthy life.
With more than 110 cross-party MPs and Peers in our Parliamentary Champions Network, we have support from across Parliament for making improving the nation’s health a national policymaking priority.
OUR
STORY
Good health starts with the basics we all need: a safe home, secure work, enough money to cover everyday costs, and supportive local communities. When these basics are missing — when homes are damp, work is insecure, or money is tight — it becomes harder for people to stay healthy and live well.
Right now, in some parts of the UK, lives are being cut short by up to 16 years.
That’s not just bad luck or down to individual choices. It’s because too many people don’t have access to what they need to stay healthy. When these foundations are strong, people thrive; when they are unstable or missing, outcomes worsen and inequalities grow.
But change is possible.
That’s why we’re campaigning to make better health a national priority through cross‑government action — making health a shared responsibility beyond the NHS, across all levels of government and policymaking, so people can live longer, healthier lives.
OUR
PURPOSE
We turn robust evidence into powerful public campaigns, building public and political will to address these inequalities. Our ambition is simple: a UK where everyone has the best chance of living a healthy life.
We do this by:
OUR
COALITION
Health Equals brings together over 100 organisations across different sectors and areas of focus, who all want to make a positive difference to society’s health and wellbeing.
OUR
FUNDING
Health Equals is a campaign made possible by the Health Foundation, one of Health Equals’ founding members and an independent charity funded by an endowment.
The Heath Equals team are employed directly by the Foundation and are responsible for the day-to-day running of the initiative, working closely with members in development and delivery.
The Health Foundation is the sole funder of Health Equals, and Health Equals’ funding and governance arrangements sit with the Health Foundation. Find out more about how the Health Foundation is run.
EQUITY,
DIVERSITY
AND INCLUSION
As part of the Health Foundation, we’re committed to building the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into our work.
Check out our latest campaigns, follow us on social media and sign up to our mailing list at the bottom of this page to get updates from us on how you can help shape a society where each of us has the best chance of good health, no matter where we’re born.
As well as working closely with members, local networks, and agency partners, we fund embedded campaign development posts in member organisations to develop policy calls to action and a supporting evidence base, in non-health care policy areas.
No, we are not actively looking to expand our membership. However, if your organisation wants to become a supporter, please fill out this form.
Yes, we always welcome new organisations to join our coalition as supporters.
Our supporters come from across sectors, reflecting the strength of collective influence and a shared commitment to advancing action on the building blocks of health. By adding their voices, supporters contribute to a bold and impactful initiative that makes a compelling case for change on health. If your organisation wants to become a supporter, please fill out this form.
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