The new government has committed to halve the gap in healthy life expectancy between the richest and poorest regions. To achieve that, we need to make sure that health is put at the heart of government.
That’s why we’ve launched our Parliamentary Champions Network, a group of MPs across the major political parties that has committed to champion #MakeHealthEqual and campaign alongside us.
As a Make Health Equal Champion, they promise to ensure action on the building blocks of health is front-and-centre in national policymaking.
MPs show their commitment to narrow the health gap in parts of the UK.
Despite this momentum, we still need your help to keep the government to their promise.
Sign our petition and ask them to champion #MakeHealthEqual
“It is unacceptable that where you’re born determines your healthy life expectancy. I am determined to create a fairer Britain, where everyone lives well for longer, no matter where they come from. This government is committed to tackling health inequalities head on through our health mission and, as part of our 10 Year Health Plan, we will set out how we plan to improve the nation’s health by shifting our focus from hospital to community, analogue to digital and treatment to prevention.”
– Andrew Gwynne MP, Minister for Public Health and Prevention
“For too long inequality has been left unaddressed, that is why I was honoured to be asked to launch the Parliamentary Champions Network for the Health Equals coalition because equality of life chances is possible, if we work together we can make health equal.“
– Emma Lewell-Buck MP, South Shields
“Health inequalities have plagued my constituents in Manchester Rusholme due to issues like poor housing, insecure income, and air pollution. As a Health Equals Parliamentary champion, I will continue to do all that I can, on a local and national level, to support measures that help deliver the monumental changes needed for our planet and our health.”
– Afzal Khan MP, Manchester Rusholme
“In parts of my constituency, life expectancy is 12 years shorter than in other parts of the UK, due to factors like income, housing and air quality. This is shocking and unjust. But it doesn’t have to be this way. I’m committing to work to tackle health inequalities in all their forms, because everyone has the right to good health and wellbeing, no matter who they are or where they’re from.“
– Sarah Owen MP, Luton North
“I am delighted to be a Health Equals Parliamentary champion to ‘Make Health Equal’ for the people of Brighton Pavilion. In parts of my constituency, life expectancy is 12 years shorter than in other parts of the UK, and big differences in income, housing conditions and air pollution are part of what leads to this. It’s awful to see such different lifespans, but it doesn’t have to be this way, so I’m committing to work to narrow the health gap between people’s lives across the UK.”
– Siân Berry, MP for Brighton Pavilion
Want to be involved?
If you’re a Member of Parliament or Peer and want to be a Make Health Equal champion, please contact [email protected] for further information and publicity materials including briefings, social media content and press releases.
