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Health Equals @healthequals.bsky.social · 12h

Our early experiences, relationships and education build the foundation for a healthy future.

But not all children have the same start.

We need to #MakeHealthEqual so every child can grow, learn, and thrive in a safe and supportive environment. 👉https://bit.ly/48Lgje0

Health Equals @healthequals.bsky.social · 12h

Improving our income, homes, work, childhoods, communities, and environment can help #MakeHealthEqual.

Thank you to our members and supporters for coming to see us at #CPC25 in Manchester – from @citizensadvice.bsky.social to @mind.org.uk, @coalfieldsregen.bsky.social and @thinknpc.bsky.social. 👇

A man stands with a sign that reads: Lives are being cut short by up to 16 years in the UK. Improving income, homes and work can all help to #MakeHealthEqual.

A woman stands with a sign that reads: Lives are being cut short by up to 16 years in the UK. Improving income, homes and work can all help to #MakeHealthEqual.

A person stands with a sign that reads: Lives are being cut short by up to 16 years in the UK. Improving communities, childhood and the environment can all help to #MakeHealthEqual.

Health Equals @healthequals.bsky.social · 15h

Lives are being cut short by up to 16 years across the UK, and work is part of the problem.

Unstable hours, unsafe conditions, toxic workplace cultures, or overwhelming demands can take a serious toll.

You can be part of the solution by asking your MP to #MakeHealthEqual.👉 https://bit.ly/3K38ypr

A van with boxes in it, the boxes form the shape of a 16

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Health Equals @healthequals.bsky.social · 1d

A house isn’t a home when it’s cold, unsafe, or when you’re unsure how long you can stay.

A real home offers more than shelter — it brings stability, comfort, and peace of mind.
But for too many, that’s not reality. 🏚️

Learn how homes can help to #MakeHealthEqual. 👉 https://bit.ly/3VNkZso

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Health Equals @healthequals.bsky.social · 1d

Lives are being cut short by up to 16 years in parts of the UK, and having enough money to stay afloat is part of the problem.

When money is tight, it becomes harder to stay healthy.

Ask your MP to #MakeHealthEqual and take action across the building blocks of health. 👉https://bit.ly/3K38ypr

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Crisis @crisis-uk.bsky.social · 12d

🚩Do you know what UK Government decision is forcing many of us into homelessness? It’s the housing benefit freeze.

It’s driving people deeper into poverty, pushing them towards homelessness and ill health.

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Health Equals @healthequals.bsky.social · 2d

We're at the Conservative party conference in Manchester! 👋

We’ll be engaging MPs, councillors and others in our call to #MakeHealthEqual.

If you're here, come and see us at stand 21. 📍 #CPC25

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Health Equals @healthequals.bsky.social · 2d

The air we breathe and the spaces around us all play a powerful role in our well-being.

Breathing clean air, having leafy, well-maintained parks, streams, lakes and coastlines to visit makes us healthier.

To #MakeHealthEqual, we all need a healthy environment. 👉https://bit.ly/42pBRci

Health Equals @healthequals.bsky.social · 2d

A safe, warm, affordable homes is vital for health, but not everyone has one.

Lives are being cut short by up to 16 years across the UK and the homes we live in are part of the problem.

You can be part of the solution by asking your MP to #MakeHealthEqual. 👉https://bit.ly/4guMfFn

A wall with black spots of mould forms the number 16.

Health Equals @healthequals.bsky.social · 5d

We all need safe, supportive spaces, transport, and connections to thrive.

Lives across the UK are being cut short by up to 16 years and disconnected communities are part of the problem.

You can be part of the solution by asking your MP to #MakeHealthEqual.👉https://bit.ly/4guMfFn

A birds eye view of a city street, two buildings take the shape of a 16.

Health Equals @healthequals.bsky.social · 6d

Every child deserves the chance to grow into a healthy adult.
But stress and hardship at home are making this harder for many of us.

Lives are being cut short, and how we learn and grow is part of the problem.

Be part of the solution—ask your MP to #MakeHealthEqual. 👉https://bit.ly/4guMfFn

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Health Equals @healthequals.bsky.social · 7d

Our supporter, @nea.org.uk, has found that 58% of us expect to cut back on how much energy we're using to save money this winter.

When we’re cold in our homes, our health is at risk.

The Warm Homes plan needs to provide certainty for the long term. 👇

www.theguardian.com/money/2025/o...

Britons preparing to ration energy as Ofgem price cap rises, says charity

National Energy Action says 58% of households expect to cut heating use as typical annual dual-fuel bill increases to £1,755

www.theguardian.com

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Health Equals @healthequals.bsky.social · 7d

In parts of the UK, lives are being cut short by up to 16 years and our environment is part of the problem.

Limited access to nature, clean green spaces, waterways, and air damages our health.

Ask your MP to #MakeHealthEqual across the building blocks of health. 👉 https://bit.ly/4guMfFn

Health Equals @healthequals.bsky.social · 8d

Lives are being cut short by up to 16 years across the UK, and work is part of the problem.

Unstable hours, unsafe conditions, toxic workplace cultures, or overwhelming demands can take a serious toll.

You can be part of the solution by asking your MP to #MakeHealthEqual.👉 https://bit.ly/3K38ypr

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Centre for Mental Health @centreformh.bsky.social · 9d

We're at #LabourConference25 with the Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition and today hosted a Future Minds Campaign panel event with our partners Young Minds, @cfyounglives.bsky.social and Prudence Trust. www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/publications...

Future Minds - Centre for Mental Health

Why investing in children’s mental health will unlock economic growth

www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk

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Health Equals @healthequals.bsky.social · 9d

There's incredible energy behind our call to #MakeHealthEqual at #Lab25. 🌀

From @thebhf.bsky.social to @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social, we've had many familiar faces stopping by and pledging their support for our campaign to ensure everyone has the same chance at a healthy life. 👇

Two people stood in front of a big sign that reads: Lives are being cut short by up to 16 years in the UK. The 16 is formed by spray painting around an ATM.

Two people with a sign that reads: Lives are being cut short by up to 16 years in the UK. Improving communities, childhood and the environment can all help to #MakeHealthEqual/

A person with a sign that reads: Lives are being cut short by up to 16 years in the UK. Improving communities, childhood and the environment can all help to #MakeHealthEqual. Stood in front of an ATM with the number 16 painted around it.

Health Equals @healthequals.bsky.social · 9d

Lives are being cut short by up to 16 years in parts of the UK, and having enough money to stay afloat is part of the problem.

When money is tight, it becomes harder to stay healthy.

Ask your MP to #MakeHealthEqual and take action across the building blocks of health. 👉https://bit.ly/3K38ypr

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BHF Policy @bhfpolicy.bsky.social · 9d

We know that cardiovascular disease is one of the biggest drivers of health inequality in the UK. We are proud to support the campaign to #makehealthequal ❤️

Lovely to see the @healthequals.bsky.social team at #LPC25 today!

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Health Equals @healthequals.bsky.social · 10d

We’re at #LWDLiverpool25! 👋

Over the next few days, we’re showcasing the bold new look of our #MakeHealthEqual campaign and highlighting a stark reality: lives in the UK are still being cut short by up to 16 years.

Visit us at stand H3! 📍

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Health Equals @healthequals.bsky.social · 12d

Which MPs have committed to #MakeHealthEqual at #LDConf?

From @alpinkerton.bsky.social to @adamjamesdance.bsky.social, 11 more have joined our growing network of champions — MPs promising to put the building blocks of health at the heart of national policymaking. 👉 bit.ly/4nUnfdm

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Health Equals @healthequals.bsky.social · 12d

Safe, warm, affordable housing is vital for health, but not everyone has it.

Lives are being cut short by up to 16 years across the UK and where we live is part of the problem.

You can be part of the solution by asking your MP to #MakeHealthEqual. 👉https://bit.ly/4guMfFn

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Health Equals @healthequals.bsky.social · 13d

We all need safe, supportive spaces, transport, and connections to thrive.

Lives across the UK are being cut short by up to 16 years and disconnected communities are part of the problem.

You can be part of the solution by asking your MP to #MakeHealthEqual.👉https://bit.ly/4guMfFn

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Homeless Link @homelesslink.bsky.social · 15d

The upcoming Homelessness Strategy is a chance to end the costly cycle of crisis that has led to record levels of homelessness.

Our new Breaking the Cycle briefing sets out a 4 point plan to end this emergency and start building a country free from homelessness 👇

homeless.org.uk/news/homeles...

Ask 1: Make ending homelessness the responsibility of all Government departments.

Ask 2: Build a funding system that works to end homelessness.

Ask 3: Address the homelessness emergency and protect support services from closure.

Ask 4: Within ten years, deliver system-wide transformation to enable a country free from homelessness.

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The Food Foundation @foodfoundation.bsky.social · 15d

We're looking forward to learning more at the #LabourPartyConference

Can't wait to hear from Food Ambassador Dev Sharma! 📢🗣️👏

Details here: www.recipeforchange.org.uk/news-and-blo...

#RecipeForChange #LPC25

Children's Food Campaign @childrensfood.bsky.social · 21d

🎤 Meet the speakers for our Recipe for Change panel at #LabourPartyConference!

We’re asking:
“How can making food healthier help drive the shift to prevention?”

Join us: Mon 29 Sept | 16:00–16:45 | ECL, Exhibition Event Hub, ACC Liverpool

#RecipeForChange #LPC25

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Health Equals @healthequals.bsky.social · 15d

As children across the UK return to school, it’s time to talk about toxic air.

We spoke to Dr. Ellie Cannon, a GP and supporter of our 'Is That Fair?' campaign, about how poor air quality is silently shaping children's health.

Read our new Q&A here👉https://bit.ly/3Vvv8K0

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