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Alexis Darby @alexisdarby.bsky.social · 14d

Women in our region face lower healthy life expectancy, worse mental health and £132m is lost in wages every week.

Hear from Kirith Entwhistle MP, Dame Lesley Regan and Proffesor Louise Kenny on how we can build a better future for nothern women.

Register - www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/building-a...

Health Equity North @healthequitynorth.bsky.social · 14d

Hear from an expert panel at our #LabourPartyConference event ‘Building a Better Future for Northern Women’, which includes: @hannahdavies.bsky.social, @kirithentwistle.bsky.social, Professor Dame Lesley Regan, and Professor @louiseckenny.bsky.social.

Join us: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/building-a...

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Health Equity North @healthequitynorth.bsky.social · Aug 29

Our #WomanOfTheNorth report found women living in the North have lower healthy life expectancy, worse mental health, & more likely to suffer domestic violence. Our panel event at @teamlabouruk.bsky.social Conference will examine findings & recommendations
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/labour-party...

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Child of the North @childofthenorth.bsky.social · Jul 8

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Families living in areas of higher poverty - such as the North of England - are less likely to have access to healthy, affordable food and more likely to have children who live with obesity.

www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/northern-chi... 1/7

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Alexis Darby @alexisdarby.bsky.social · Jul 3

Great fun at #WomensHealthGM today with @janemcdermott.bsky.social and @evefrancisholt.bsky.social discussing the GMCA's plans for women's health and @healthequitynorth.bsky.social Woman of the North report.

Health Equity North @healthequitynorth.bsky.social · Jul 3

Our Head of Public Affairs @alexisdarby.bsky.social
spoke on a @manchester.ac.uk panel today about Women's Health in Greater Manchester, talking about our #WomanOfTheNorth report findings.

#WomensHealthGM

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Jeff Smith MP @jeffsmithmp.bsky.social · Jun 30

I attended the launch of the Ageing in the North report, highlighting inequalities older people in the North face compared to the South. Great to meet my constituents Jane McDermott, Elaine Unegbu and Alexis Darby, who contributed to this important work.

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Alexis Darby @alexisdarby.bsky.social · Jun 25

Todays @theguardian.com Prof Kate Pickett from @healthequitynorth.bsky.social says UK faces “worse health more inequality, and growing north south divide.” Welcomes Wes Streeting’s focus on deprived areas but urges govt to scrap welfarecuts and boost health in poorer communities. shorturl.at/PUAfi

Poorest parts of England to get £2.2bn more for NHS to cut care inequalities

Deprived and coastal areas to get extra cash this year for staff and resources in effort to improve health outcomes

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Alexis Darby @alexisdarby.bsky.social · Jun 24

Yesterday we launched our Ageing in the North report in Parliament. It shows older people in the North are more likely to be poorer, sicker, inactive and in poor housing, costing the NHS billions.

Great to have @annadixonmp.bsky.social at the event and front page of the @yorkshirepost.co.uk

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The NHSA @thenhsa.bsky.social · Jun 23

MP for Shipley @annadixonmp.bsky.social is delivering the keynote speech out our Ageing in the North report Parliamentary launch, touching on the disparities that older people face in the North of England compared to their southern counterparts

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The NHSA @thenhsa.bsky.social · Jun 23

THREAD: Older people in the North of England are more likely to be poorer, less healthy, physically inactive, lonely & in poor housing - resulting in billions of pounds of avoidable NHS costs, according to our #AgeingintheNorth report released today
www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/06/olde... 1/15

Older northerners struggle with “alarming” inequalities compared to people from the South - The NHSA

Click here to download the Ageing in the North report Older people in the North of England are more likely to be poorer, less healthy, physically inactive, lonely and in poor housing – resulting in mi...

www.thenhsa.co.uk

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The NHSA @thenhsa.bsky.social · Jun 11

Following today's Spending Review from the Chancellor of the Exchequer, our Chief Executive @hannahdavies.bsky.social has commented on the announcement, which includes R&D funding rising to a record high of £22bn per year.

Read Hannah's full comment: www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/06/6277/

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Child of the North @childofthenorth.bsky.social · Jun 5

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We welcome the Government’s decision to expand free school meals, a vital step we called for in our Child of the North report and the Cost of Living report.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Free school meal rule change to make 500,000 more pupils eligible

Charities broadly welcome the plans, saying they hope it is a sign of more to come.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Alexis Darby @alexisdarby.bsky.social · Jun 5

We are calling on government to:

• Reform funding so it's transparent and cover real costs

• Prioritise access for families with extra needs

• Invest in early years as childcare is vital for future outcomes

• Boost workforce pay and conditions to end staff shortages

Health Equity North @healthequitynorth.bsky.social · Jun 5

THREAD: The lack of suitable childcare options is inflicting huge financial and emotional strain on some of the country’s most vulnerable families, according to a report by Health Equity North, @newcastleuni.bsky.social & @officialuom.bsky.social 1/9

www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/emotional-an...

Emotional and financial impact of childcare gap laid bare in North East research - Health Equity North

Read the report here The lack of suitable childcare options is inflicting huge financial and emotional strain on some of the country’s most vulnerable families, according to research released today (T...

www.healthequitynorth.co.uk

Alexis Darby @alexisdarby.bsky.social · Jun 3

@georgiagould.bsky.social says public services are siloed and focus too little on prevention. We need a community-led approach designed with people. Policy needs to start on the ground, not in the centre. #strongerthings

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Alexis Darby @alexisdarby.bsky.social · Jun 3

Looking forward to a big day @wearenewlocal.bsky.social
Stronger Things conference. All about reimagining public services for the better and unlocking the potential of places. #StrongerThings2025

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Health Equity North @healthequitynorth.bsky.social · Jun 2

Thank you to @stephspyro.bsky.social of the The Daily Express for publishing an opinion column from our Academic Co-Director @profkepickett.bsky.social today about the why the two child benefit cap should be scrapped www.express.co.uk/news/politic...

'Child benefit cap must be scrapped – Labour can't afford not to'

Child poverty is running rampant across Britain.

www.express.co.uk

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Health Equity North @healthequitynorth.bsky.social · May 28

Our Executive Director @hannahdavies.bsky.social last week shared our research around inequalities at various panel events with leaders, partners, health champions and policymakers – read Hannah’s blog to find out more

The NHSA @thenhsa.bsky.social · May 28

Last week, our CEO, @hannahdavies.bsky.social attended #UKREiiF, which turned a much-needed spotlight on “The Great North” - with Hannah and the NHSA being a key part of the conversation.

Read Hannah’s blog about her participation at the event at www.thenhsa.co.uk/blog/the-nor...

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Alexis Darby @alexisdarby.bsky.social · May 23

@healthequitynorth.bsky.social new report shows - stark decline in healthier amenities. Takeaway shops up by 24% across England, number of banks and building societies decreased by 40%, and supermarkets by 10% and three times as many vape shops in deprived areas.

www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Number of vape shops in England rises by almost 1,200% in a decade

Research also shows deprived areas have up to 25 times as many bookmakers and pawnbrokers as affluent high streets

www.theguardian.com

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Alexis Darby @alexisdarby.bsky.social · May 23

Coverage of @healthequitynorth.bsky.social new report - examining the decline in “third places”, including cafes, pubs, social clubs and community centres. All of which "lead to more vibrant and safer communities, which in turn has a positive effect on people’s health and wellbeing."

The Mirror @mirror.co.uk · May 23

Parts of the country are becoming “ghost towns”, with banks, libraries, pharmacies and public toilets replaced by vape shops, bookies and takeaways, a hard-hitting report has revealed.

Vape shops surge 1,200% as Britain's high streets become 'ghost towns'

www.mirror.co.uk

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Health Equity North @healthequitynorth.bsky.social · May 22

Our research on the effects that PIP changes could have on local economies, written by authors @nataliecbennett.bsky.social @profbambra.bsky.social & @lukemunford.bsky.social, was featured on the @itvpeston.bsky.social programme last night - you can watch the episode on catch up

Peston @itvpeston.bsky.social · May 21

Join ITV’s Flagship Politics show

Tonight Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana will be joined by:

🌹 Gordon Brown
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PESTON LIVE - 21/05/2025

YouTube video by Peston

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Health Equity North @healthequitynorth.bsky.social · May 12

Delighted that @marykfoymp.bsky.social highlighted our recent PIP analysis during today’s DWP debate in Parliament. She drew attention to the significant local impact of PIP reforms, noting that the City of Durham stands to lose - a staggering £13 million annually from its local economy.

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Health Equity North @healthequitynorth.bsky.social · May 9

"We won't stand for this unacceptable status quo" @hannahdavies.bsky.social has written an opinion piece for @thenorthernagenda.bsky.social about our findings that show women in the North of England are living shorter lives in worse health

newsletters.e.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/gArP36yKA9uA...

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Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire @mayorofwy.bsky.social · May 7

It's a damning indictment of modern Britain that girls born in the North of England can expect to live shorter lives than those born elsewhere.

But through devolution and strong female representation, we’re determined to improve the lives of women and girls.

@healthequitynorth.bsky.social

Tracy Brabin and Kim McGuinness looking up and smiling whilst signing the charter

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Health Equity North @healthequitynorth.bsky.social · May 7

Delighted that the northern female mayors @kimmcguinness.bsky.social and @mayorofwy.bsky.social signed our #WomanOfTheNorth charter today with @louiseckenny.bsky.social @hannahdavies.bsky.social and Suzanne White from @leigh-day.bsky.social
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/health-and-w...

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Health Equity North @healthequitynorth.bsky.social · May 1

We are delighted to announce two of our speakers for next week’s #WomanOfTheNorth Summit at Durham University.

We will be holding an ‘in conversation with’ sessions with our two northern female Mayors.

Book your free place at www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/woman-of-the...

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Health Equity North @healthequitynorth.bsky.social · May 2

Next week, Amanda Bailey of North East Child Poverty Commission & Prof David Taylor-Robinson of @liverpooluni.bsky.social will be delivering a workshop at the #WomanOfTheNorth Summit about women and child poverty.

Book your ticket and workshop places at www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/woman-of-the...

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