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Jamie O'Halloran @jamie-ohalloran.bsky.social · Sep 3

New Scottish data reveal stark health inequalities:
GP practices in the most deprived areas have 40% more men and 80% more women with coronary heart disease.

Prevention must remain a priority to close these gaps.

IPPR Scotland @ipprscotland.bsky.social · Sep 3

HEART OF THE MATTER: There are significant differences in both the risk factors for, and the prevalence of, heart and circulatory conditions between different areas of Scotland.

Read the analysis by @jamie-ohalloran.bsky.social and @sebrees1.bsky.social ⤵️

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Taken to heart: Inequalities in heart disease in Scotland | IPPR

Fortunately, advances in research and treatment mean that many of us can continue to live long, healthy lives while managing heart and circulatory conditio

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Jamie O'Halloran @jamie-ohalloran.bsky.social · May 29

I helped run the numbers just before the election-Reform’s tax plans come with a high price tag and would mainly benefit the wealthiest households.

Tax policy should prioritise support for those who need it most and not line the pockets of the wealthy.

Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · May 29

Last year we analysed some of Reform UK's tax proposals exclusively for @gurpreetnarwan.bsky.social and @news.sky.com.

The tax cuts announced by Reform were both hugely expensive (costing £59bn a year) and highly regressive, benefiting the wealthiest households the most 🧵

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Jamie O'Halloran @jamie-ohalloran.bsky.social · May 19

We have a real chance to break the cycle - but only if we act early and decisively.

Read the full report here 👉 www.ippr.org/articles/fix...

Fixing the foundations: The case for investing in children's health | IPPR

One in four children in England are obese by the end of primary school. One in five have a probable mental health disorder. Infant mortality rates are clim

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Jamie O'Halloran @jamie-ohalloran.bsky.social · May 19

• Targeted investment in young people approaching the labour market.

• Smart regulation and levies to improve children’s health.
• Use the proceeds to fund even more investment in children’s wellbeing.

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Jamie O'Halloran @jamie-ohalloran.bsky.social · May 19

We believe early intervention is vital. It can reduce health inequalities and bring major economic returns.

So what do we recommend?

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Jamie O'Halloran @jamie-ohalloran.bsky.social · May 19

They're also 67 per cent more likely to have a long-term health condition that affects their ability to work.

This isn’t just a health issue. It’s an economic one too - for individuals and for society.

The results show the relative increase in the probability of having a long-term condition that impacts either the amount or type of work an individual can do when comparing individuals with emotional problems at age 10 to those without, and individuals with a physical health condition at age 10 to those without.

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Jamie O'Halloran @jamie-ohalloran.bsky.social · May 19

The data shows that early mental and behavioural health struggles don’t just fade with time -but have implications over four decades later.

Children with severe issues at 10 are nearly twice as likely to show signs of depression at 51.

Estimates are derived from O’Halloran (2025), based on relative risk ratios from logistic regressions controlling for parental socio-economic indicators and educational outcomes of the child at age five and 10. The results show there is a relative increase in the probability of experiencing depressive symptoms in adulthood, when comparing individuals with emotional problems at age 10 to those without, and individuals with a physical health condition at age 10 to those without.

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Jamie O'Halloran @jamie-ohalloran.bsky.social · May 19

We published a new report today with a clear message: poor childhood health casts a long shadow.

Using the 1970 British Cohort Study, we found strong links between health at age 10 and health at age 51.

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Jamie O'Halloran @jamie-ohalloran.bsky.social · May 19

We believe early intervention is vital. It can reduce health inequalities and bring major economic returns.

So what do we recommend?

Jamie O'Halloran @jamie-ohalloran.bsky.social · Apr 3

We have an aging population, and many employees are managing long-term health conditions.

Employers have a crucial role in mitigating the impact of these conditions—if they do so effectively, they can also benefit from improved productivity. A true win-win.

Prevention is better than cure: the role of employers in improving worker health | British Safety Council

With a record 2.8 million people in the UK out of work due to long-term sickness, a spotlight is shining on the health of the nation and how to improve it. What more could, or should, employers be doi...

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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · Feb 3

🏘️ | NEW REPORT: A combination of welfare reforms, rising numbers of children in the private rented sector and a lack of investment in building social housing has led, and will continue to lead, to increasing child poverty, unless the government acts.

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The homes that children deserve: Housing policy to support families | IPPR

Children need a firm foundation on which to build their lives, namely a secure and warm home which meets their needs and those of their family. But it must

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Jamie O'Halloran @jamie-ohalloran.bsky.social · Jan 9

Just 17 tickets needed for a return to Bristol with a bike... @gwr.com

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Jamie O'Halloran @jamie-ohalloran.bsky.social · Jan 9

More than many - most. Over 85% of local authorities have Healthy Life Expectancy (HLE) below the state pension age.

And there's a clear link to deprivation.

Jamie O'Halloran @jamie-ohalloran.bsky.social · Jan 9

Not behind a paywall: www.msn.com/en-us/health...

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Jamie O'Halloran @jamie-ohalloran.bsky.social · Jan 9

Our analysis, featured in @telegraphnews.bsky.social , reveals stark health inequalities across the UK.

As our Commission argued: Investing in health is not only vital for individual well-being - it’s essential for national prosperity.

These inequalities must be addressed.

How many healthy years do you have left? Use our tool to find out

When it comes to the number of ‘good years’ we can expect to live there’s a huge discrepancy across the UK – are you in a health black spot?

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Lucy Mort @lucyhbmort.bsky.social · Dec 10

New report on childcare from @jodier.bsky.social and @jamie-ohalloran.bsky.social. Highlights that many families are excluded from essential childcare provision, including those with no recourse to public funds.

Look out for detailed research from @josephinewy.bsky.social on this in the new year!

Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · Dec 9

👶 | NEW REPORT: The massive expansion of free childcare currently underway is at risk of not delivering for poorer and rural families. This paper considers some of the key delivery challenges and reimagines childcare as a proper public service.

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The childcare challenge: How can the new government deliver a real childcare guarantee? | IPPR

The newly elected Labour government has picked up where the previous government left off, by committing to continuing the plans to roll out ‘free’ hours an

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Jamie O'Halloran @jamie-ohalloran.bsky.social · Dec 9

Access to childcare varies drastically by local authority.

In Walsall, 73% of children live in areas with some of the worst childcare access in England. Yet just next door, areas like Birmingham offer far better provision—a stark illustration of the postcode lottery families face.

IPPR childcare 2024

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Jamie O'Halloran @jamie-ohalloran.bsky.social · Dec 9

New analysis from @ippr.bsky.social reveals England's childcare expansion risks widening inequalities:

Deprived areas: 32% fewer places per child, 25% fewer rated 'good' by Ofsted compared to affluent areas.

Rural areas: 31% fewer places, 29% fewer 'good' places compared to urban centers.

Revealed: Two thirds of poorest families miss out on childcare, as government urged to ‘think differently’ | IPPR

New analysis reveals English local authorities with lowest numbers of childcare places, with Walsall ranked worst: see map here At current rate of decline

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Jamie O'Halloran @jamie-ohalloran.bsky.social · Nov 22

Productivity in the NHS is about using resources effectively to deliver the best care. While outcomes vary, the goal is to improve and extend lives. Since the pandemic, productivity hasn’t fully recovered—for example, patients seen per A&E consultant is down nearly 20% since 2019.

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Jamie O'Halloran @jamie-ohalloran.bsky.social · Nov 22

Excellent analysis by awilliamson1.bsky.social highlighting how low productivity is harming the NHS. Giving NHS workers a stronger voice is crucial for boosting productivity and improving retention.

Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · Nov 22

🧑‍⚕️ | NEW REPORT: Addressing NHS productivity could unlock billions and help deliver a neighbourhood NHS. Our new report proposes a fresh approach based on democracy and decentralisation, breaking the cycle of past reforms.

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From the frontline: Empowering staff to drive the NHS reform agenda | IPPR

The return on public investment has weakened since the pandemic; more money is not leading to many more patients being treated overall. At the same time, p

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Jamie O'Halloran @jamie-ohalloran.bsky.social · Nov 20

Really interesting work - finding that the LFS may be overestimating economic inactivity rates and underestimating employment rates.

Adam Corlett @adamcorlett.bsky.social · Nov 20

As a result, the inactivity rate is very likely lower than the LFS says. It's possible that the UK's inactivity rate hasn't risen overall since 2019, though it may be safer to say the rise has been smaller than thought, e.g. back to 2017 levels.

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Jamie O'Halloran @jamie-ohalloran.bsky.social · Nov 19

Full report here: www.ippr.org/articles/unl...

Unlocking local action on clean air | IPPR

Preventing the premature deaths of up to 43,000 people per year in the UK and reducing cases of cancer, strokes, heart attacks, dementia and asthma would b

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Jamie O'Halloran @jamie-ohalloran.bsky.social · Nov 19

This is fantastic news! Research by my @ippr.bsky.social colleagues highlights that central government backing for these types of policies could significantly empower councils to implement them effectively.

Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · Nov 19

Today’s announcement will support public health teams’ ongoing efforts to work with partners to make active transport an accessible, affordable option for everyone.

It is, as @chrisboardman.bsky.social says, a win-win for everyone.

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Government guidelines to make school runs happier, healthier and greener

New guidance will help to design activity into our neighbourhoods and reduce congestion on the roads during school run times.

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Jamie O'Halloran @jamie-ohalloran.bsky.social · Nov 18

When this is combined with the UK's very low rates of statutory sick pay, it becomes clear that our welfare system fails to provide an adequate safety net. This not only exacerbates inequalities but also harms the broader economy.

Source: https://economy2030.resolutionfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/LPB-2023.pdf

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Jamie O'Halloran @jamie-ohalloran.bsky.social · Nov 15

I found this quite shocking: uptake of structured education programmes among people newly diagnosed with diabetes remains alarmingly low.

To transform the NHS into a true health service, we must prioritise and invest in these vital preventative initiatives.