Get Well Soon Britain

  • Health and how we learn and grow
  • Health and how we work
  • Health and our community
  • Health and our environment
  • Health and the money in our pockets
  • Health and where we live

In October 2023, Health Equals took to the skies of Manchester and Liverpool to send an important message to politicians at Conservative and Labour party conferences: Get Well Soon Britain.

In some parts of Britain, people live 16 years longer than in others. Without the building blocks of health and wellbeing – such as good jobs, decent homes, and a healthy environment – our country will not thrive. Poor housing, stressful jobs, and toxic air is impacting our health every day. Millions of us aren’t as well as we could be – but it doesn’t have to be this way.  

Manchester for Conservative party conference
Liverpool for Labour party conference
Lord Bethell, Dolly van Tulleken and Baroness Jenkin at Conservative party conference.
Sally Keeble at Labour party conference
Labour party conference
Handing out flowers at Conservative party conference

We’re calling for a new Bill of Health that would set out an ambitious commitment to improve the health of the nation, and promote the building blocks of health and wellbeing across government.

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Why do we need a Bill of Health?
The world around us shapes our health and wellbeing - from good quality homes, to stable jobs, social connections, and neighbourhoods with green spaces and clean air.
Why do we need a Bill of Health?
But so many of us don't have access to these building blocks of health and wellbeing. Millions of us aren't as well as we could or should be.
Why do we need a Bill of Health?
Everyone deserves to live a healthy life. We need all government departments to work together to prioritise what makes us healthy. Let's give Britain a clean Bill of Health.
Why do we need a Bill of Health?
Why do we need a Bill of Health?
Why do we need a Bill of Health?
16

In some parts of Britain, people live 16 years longer than in others.

1950s

In the 1950s, the UK had the highest life expectancy of the G7 countries. Now only the USA among the G7 has a shorter life expectancy.

85,000

In Great Britain, there are 85,000 preventable deaths each year – that’s one death every 6 minutes. It doesn’t have to be this way.

CAMPAIGN FAQs
  • What has a balloon got to do with health and wellbeing?

    We want to raise awareness of the importance of the building blocks of health among politicians and policy makers. What better way to do this than with a giant balloon that dominates the skyline? The balloon is a stark reminder of the 85,000 preventable deaths every year in Great Britain. These are deaths that could be avoided through action to prevent the causes of ill health by addressing factors like cold and damp homes, low-paid and stressful jobs, poor quality food, and air pollution.

  • Did the balloon have a climate impact?

    The balloon and wider materials we used are 98% recyclable. We re-used the same balloon for both party conferences, and the material will be recycled into horse bedding.

  • I have a question about this campaign. How can I get in touch with Health Equals?

    Visit our team page for contact details.

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