Health Inequalities Policy Research Group
@livunihipr.bsky.social
The HIP-R Group, part of the Institute of Population Health at the University of Liverpool, aims to improve health & reduce inequalities. We study health/wellbeing factors & what impacts them.
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Today marks the start of our Winter Graduations! 🎓 As we celebrate the achievements of more than 2,500 graduates, we are also delighted to welcome three remarkable individuals into the #TeamLivUni community as our Honorary Graduates!
Read all about them here: news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/12/08/w...
Read all about them here: news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/12/08/w...
Winter 2025 honorary graduates announced - University of Liverpool News
Winter 2025 honorary graduates announced
news.liverpool.ac.uk
December 9, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Today marks the start of our Winter Graduations! 🎓 As we celebrate the achievements of more than 2,500 graduates, we are also delighted to welcome three remarkable individuals into the #TeamLivUni community as our Honorary Graduates!
Read all about them here: news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/12/08/w...
Read all about them here: news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/12/08/w...
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“We need to ensure that people are not only healthy enough to be able to work, but also healthy enough to thrive in employment.”
Our Academic Co-director @profbambra.bsky.social of @newcastleuni.bsky.social co-authors the new #HealthforWealth report: www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/app/uploads/...
Our Academic Co-director @profbambra.bsky.social of @newcastleuni.bsky.social co-authors the new #HealthforWealth report: www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/app/uploads/...
December 4, 2025 at 9:20 AM
“We need to ensure that people are not only healthy enough to be able to work, but also healthy enough to thrive in employment.”
Our Academic Co-director @profbambra.bsky.social of @newcastleuni.bsky.social co-authors the new #HealthforWealth report: www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/app/uploads/...
Our Academic Co-director @profbambra.bsky.social of @newcastleuni.bsky.social co-authors the new #HealthforWealth report: www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/app/uploads/...
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That's why we have to keep pushing for a X-govt strategy for health: so that work across depts - e.g. on welfare, family policy and mental health support - is far more joined up
More on the research in this blog: www.health.org.uk/features-and...
More on the research in this blog: www.health.org.uk/features-and...
www.health.org.uk
December 2, 2025 at 11:14 AM
That's why we have to keep pushing for a X-govt strategy for health: so that work across depts - e.g. on welfare, family policy and mental health support - is far more joined up
More on the research in this blog: www.health.org.uk/features-and...
More on the research in this blog: www.health.org.uk/features-and...
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AND (encouragingly) that strong emotional support can mitigate up to 18% of the effect that family adversity and poverty have on mental health at age 14 (and 13% of the effect at age 17)
December 2, 2025 at 11:14 AM
AND (encouragingly) that strong emotional support can mitigate up to 18% of the effect that family adversity and poverty have on mental health at age 14 (and 13% of the effect at age 17)
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As part of a @healthfoundation.bsky.social programme, Uni of Liverpool used Millennium Cohort data to find that children with experience of family adversity & poverty were almost 3x more likely to experience poor mental health at age 14 and age 17.
December 2, 2025 at 11:14 AM
As part of a @healthfoundation.bsky.social programme, Uni of Liverpool used Millennium Cohort data to find that children with experience of family adversity & poverty were almost 3x more likely to experience poor mental health at age 14 and age 17.
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❄️ Read our final national newsletter of the year!
mailchi.mp/nihr/decembe...
for the latest roundup of news, blogs & opportunities from NIHR ARCs across the country.
❄️ Browse #ARCadvent this month, with daily posts on 1-25 December revealing the most popular stories of 2025!
mailchi.mp/nihr/decembe...
for the latest roundup of news, blogs & opportunities from NIHR ARCs across the country.
❄️ Browse #ARCadvent this month, with daily posts on 1-25 December revealing the most popular stories of 2025!
December 2, 2025 at 9:33 AM
❄️ Read our final national newsletter of the year!
mailchi.mp/nihr/decembe...
for the latest roundup of news, blogs & opportunities from NIHR ARCs across the country.
❄️ Browse #ARCadvent this month, with daily posts on 1-25 December revealing the most popular stories of 2025!
mailchi.mp/nihr/decembe...
for the latest roundup of news, blogs & opportunities from NIHR ARCs across the country.
❄️ Browse #ARCadvent this month, with daily posts on 1-25 December revealing the most popular stories of 2025!
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The scale of the health-related economic inactivity crisis is greater in the North of England, with workers more likely to lose their job due to ill health.
Our new #HealthforWealth report sets out recommendations to address this disparity:
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/poor-health-...
Our new #HealthforWealth report sets out recommendations to address this disparity:
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/poor-health-...
December 1, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The scale of the health-related economic inactivity crisis is greater in the North of England, with workers more likely to lose their job due to ill health.
Our new #HealthforWealth report sets out recommendations to address this disparity:
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/poor-health-...
Our new #HealthforWealth report sets out recommendations to address this disparity:
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/poor-health-...
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* 70th Society for Social Medicine & Population Health Conference & European Congress of Epidemiology 2026 *
Dates: 9-11 Sept 2026
Venue: Mile End Campus, QMUL, London
Abstract submissions: Jan and Feb 2026. Results required so start planning!
Website: bit.ly/4oyrifb
@qmul-wiph.bsky.social
Dates: 9-11 Sept 2026
Venue: Mile End Campus, QMUL, London
Abstract submissions: Jan and Feb 2026. Results required so start planning!
Website: bit.ly/4oyrifb
@qmul-wiph.bsky.social
December 1, 2025 at 6:28 PM
* 70th Society for Social Medicine & Population Health Conference & European Congress of Epidemiology 2026 *
Dates: 9-11 Sept 2026
Venue: Mile End Campus, QMUL, London
Abstract submissions: Jan and Feb 2026. Results required so start planning!
Website: bit.ly/4oyrifb
@qmul-wiph.bsky.social
Dates: 9-11 Sept 2026
Venue: Mile End Campus, QMUL, London
Abstract submissions: Jan and Feb 2026. Results required so start planning!
Website: bit.ly/4oyrifb
@qmul-wiph.bsky.social
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🎥 Day 2 of #ARCEMRewind2025
⏪ Rewinding to February: Our Director Professor @kamleshkhunti featured in the @nihr.bsky.social video discussing the value of research collaboration.
🔗 Watch here: tinyurl.com/47xeuhmr
@ethnichealthres.bsky.social
⏪ Rewinding to February: Our Director Professor @kamleshkhunti featured in the @nihr.bsky.social video discussing the value of research collaboration.
🔗 Watch here: tinyurl.com/47xeuhmr
@ethnichealthres.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 8:15 AM
🎥 Day 2 of #ARCEMRewind2025
⏪ Rewinding to February: Our Director Professor @kamleshkhunti featured in the @nihr.bsky.social video discussing the value of research collaboration.
🔗 Watch here: tinyurl.com/47xeuhmr
@ethnichealthres.bsky.social
⏪ Rewinding to February: Our Director Professor @kamleshkhunti featured in the @nihr.bsky.social video discussing the value of research collaboration.
🔗 Watch here: tinyurl.com/47xeuhmr
@ethnichealthres.bsky.social
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In a week of good news on child poverty policy, here's new research on the impact of poverty on teenager's mental health + how strong family relationships can mitigate that.
Perceived emotional support mediates the association between childhood family adversity and adolescent mental health in the UK millennium cohort
Study results published in: Scientific Reports volume 15, Article number: 42730 (2025)
Read the report online: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Study results published in: Scientific Reports volume 15, Article number: 42730 (2025)
Read the report online: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Perceived emotional support mediates the association between childhood family adversity and adolescent mental health in the UK millennium cohort - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Perceived emotional support mediates the association between childhood family adversity and adolescent mental health in the UK millennium cohort
www.nature.com
December 2, 2025 at 11:14 AM
In a week of good news on child poverty policy, here's new research on the impact of poverty on teenager's mental health + how strong family relationships can mitigate that.
Reposted by Health Inequalities Policy Research Group
Perceived emotional support mediates the association between childhood family adversity and adolescent mental health in the UK millennium cohort
Study results published in: Scientific Reports volume 15, Article number: 42730 (2025)
Read the report online: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Study results published in: Scientific Reports volume 15, Article number: 42730 (2025)
Read the report online: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Perceived emotional support mediates the association between childhood family adversity and adolescent mental health in the UK millennium cohort - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Perceived emotional support mediates the association between childhood family adversity and adolescent mental health in the UK millennium cohort
www.nature.com
November 28, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Perceived emotional support mediates the association between childhood family adversity and adolescent mental health in the UK millennium cohort
Study results published in: Scientific Reports volume 15, Article number: 42730 (2025)
Read the report online: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Study results published in: Scientific Reports volume 15, Article number: 42730 (2025)
Read the report online: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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New findings from the Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey have been published today by NHS England as an official statistic, with data collected and analysed by by NatCen, @uniofleicester.bsky.social, and @citystgeorges.bsky.social
Find out more: natcen.ac.uk/news/new-res...
Find out more: natcen.ac.uk/news/new-res...
November 27, 2025 at 1:23 PM
New findings from the Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey have been published today by NHS England as an official statistic, with data collected and analysed by by NatCen, @uniofleicester.bsky.social, and @citystgeorges.bsky.social
Find out more: natcen.ac.uk/news/new-res...
Find out more: natcen.ac.uk/news/new-res...
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Important reassurance from @mhragovuk.bsky.social about childhood vaccine safety. I agree with every word of this
#paediatrics #medsky #vaccine
www.gov.uk/government/n...
#paediatrics #medsky #vaccine
www.gov.uk/government/n...
MHRA reaffirms safety of childhood vaccination
Vaccination is one of the most effective and safest ways to protect against many serious infectious diseases
www.gov.uk
November 27, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Important reassurance from @mhragovuk.bsky.social about childhood vaccine safety. I agree with every word of this
#paediatrics #medsky #vaccine
www.gov.uk/government/n...
#paediatrics #medsky #vaccine
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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The two-child cap, ended in the recent Budget, punished children & deepened poverty. We have pushed for its removal with research, @childofthenorth.bsky.social APPG meetings & political engagement. This is a great step, but the fight's not over.
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/statements-f...
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/statements-f...
November 27, 2025 at 3:16 PM
The two-child cap, ended in the recent Budget, punished children & deepened poverty. We have pushed for its removal with research, @childofthenorth.bsky.social APPG meetings & political engagement. This is a great step, but the fight's not over.
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/statements-f...
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/statements-f...
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The end of the two-child cap, announced in the Budget, marks a significant reversal of welfare policy – an essential change.
@alexisdarby.bsky.social's blog addresses misconceptions and outlines the benefits for our economy and those most vulnerable:
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/blog-why-scr...
@alexisdarby.bsky.social's blog addresses misconceptions and outlines the benefits for our economy and those most vulnerable:
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/blog-why-scr...
November 27, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The end of the two-child cap, announced in the Budget, marks a significant reversal of welfare policy – an essential change.
@alexisdarby.bsky.social's blog addresses misconceptions and outlines the benefits for our economy and those most vulnerable:
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/blog-why-scr...
@alexisdarby.bsky.social's blog addresses misconceptions and outlines the benefits for our economy and those most vulnerable:
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/blog-why-scr...
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The two-child cap has for too long penalised children. Ending this will not only help struggling families, but offers long-term social and economic benefits.
@alexisdarby.bsky.social explains how arguments used to defend the cap fail against the evidence: www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/blog-why-scr...
@alexisdarby.bsky.social explains how arguments used to defend the cap fail against the evidence: www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/blog-why-scr...
November 27, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The two-child cap has for too long penalised children. Ending this will not only help struggling families, but offers long-term social and economic benefits.
@alexisdarby.bsky.social explains how arguments used to defend the cap fail against the evidence: www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/blog-why-scr...
@alexisdarby.bsky.social explains how arguments used to defend the cap fail against the evidence: www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/blog-why-scr...
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Our new report shows the economic inactivity crisis is greater in the North of England, with workers more likely to lose their job due to ill health, and those without educational qualifications nine times more likely to lose their job if they become ill.
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/poor-health-...
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/poor-health-...
November 28, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Our new report shows the economic inactivity crisis is greater in the North of England, with workers more likely to lose their job due to ill health, and those without educational qualifications nine times more likely to lose their job if they become ill.
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/poor-health-...
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/poor-health-...
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The removal of the two-child cap shows the power of collaboration and advocacy. It will lift thousands of children from poverty, but rates remain high. We’ll continue to push for a cross-sector strategy to tackle root causes and reduce health inequalities.
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/statements-f...
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/statements-f...
November 28, 2025 at 11:25 AM
The removal of the two-child cap shows the power of collaboration and advocacy. It will lift thousands of children from poverty, but rates remain high. We’ll continue to push for a cross-sector strategy to tackle root causes and reduce health inequalities.
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/statements-f...
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/statements-f...
Perceived emotional support mediates the association between childhood family adversity and adolescent mental health in the UK millennium cohort
Study results published in: Scientific Reports volume 15, Article number: 42730 (2025)
Read the report online: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Study results published in: Scientific Reports volume 15, Article number: 42730 (2025)
Read the report online: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Perceived emotional support mediates the association between childhood family adversity and adolescent mental health in the UK millennium cohort - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Perceived emotional support mediates the association between childhood family adversity and adolescent mental health in the UK millennium cohort
www.nature.com
November 28, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Perceived emotional support mediates the association between childhood family adversity and adolescent mental health in the UK millennium cohort
Study results published in: Scientific Reports volume 15, Article number: 42730 (2025)
Read the report online: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Study results published in: Scientific Reports volume 15, Article number: 42730 (2025)
Read the report online: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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NIHR Programme Development Grants (PDG)
Funding now open for targeted preparatory work to develop competitive NIHR Programme Grants for Applied Research (PGfAR) applications or strengthen existing PGfAR-funded research.
Up to £250k for 12–24 months
Closes 14 Jan 26
Apply➡️ www.nihr.ac.uk/node/74786
Funding now open for targeted preparatory work to develop competitive NIHR Programme Grants for Applied Research (PGfAR) applications or strengthen existing PGfAR-funded research.
Up to £250k for 12–24 months
Closes 14 Jan 26
Apply➡️ www.nihr.ac.uk/node/74786
November 27, 2025 at 11:40 AM
NIHR Programme Development Grants (PDG)
Funding now open for targeted preparatory work to develop competitive NIHR Programme Grants for Applied Research (PGfAR) applications or strengthen existing PGfAR-funded research.
Up to £250k for 12–24 months
Closes 14 Jan 26
Apply➡️ www.nihr.ac.uk/node/74786
Funding now open for targeted preparatory work to develop competitive NIHR Programme Grants for Applied Research (PGfAR) applications or strengthen existing PGfAR-funded research.
Up to £250k for 12–24 months
Closes 14 Jan 26
Apply➡️ www.nihr.ac.uk/node/74786
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The health divide in England has not only persisted since our last Health for Wealth report in 2018, but deepened.
The report has been led by Dr Julija Simpson of @newcastleuni.bsky.social, who acknowledges the impact of policy choices on inequality.
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/poor-health-...
The report has been led by Dr Julija Simpson of @newcastleuni.bsky.social, who acknowledges the impact of policy choices on inequality.
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/poor-health-...
November 27, 2025 at 12:40 PM
The health divide in England has not only persisted since our last Health for Wealth report in 2018, but deepened.
The report has been led by Dr Julija Simpson of @newcastleuni.bsky.social, who acknowledges the impact of policy choices on inequality.
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/poor-health-...
The report has been led by Dr Julija Simpson of @newcastleuni.bsky.social, who acknowledges the impact of policy choices on inequality.
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/poor-health-...
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Health Equity North has worked with the @healthfoundation.bsky.social and other partners on a set of amendments to the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, ensuring it works to improve health across all regions.
Read more: www.health.org.uk/news-and-com...
Read more: www.health.org.uk/news-and-com...
November 27, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Health Equity North has worked with the @healthfoundation.bsky.social and other partners on a set of amendments to the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, ensuring it works to improve health across all regions.
Read more: www.health.org.uk/news-and-com...
Read more: www.health.org.uk/news-and-com...
Fancy joining our team of researcher with your data skills?
DataSHIELD Research Software Engineer vacancy, closing 8/Dec/2025
We are seeking a software engineer with experience in R packages to contribute to an international, open-source software community to support DataSHIELD projects. Post available until 30/Sept/2027. Apply online:
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We are seeking a software engineer with experience in R packages to contribute to an international, open-source software community to support DataSHIELD projects. Post available until 30/Sept/2027. Apply online:
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November 27, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Fancy joining our team of researcher with your data skills?
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Are you preparing an application for the NIHR #PostdoctoralAward?
Insights into what the committee looks for when shortlisting applications, these tips could make all the difference in crafting a competitive application ➡️ www.nihr.ac.uk/blog/charact...
Insights into what the committee looks for when shortlisting applications, these tips could make all the difference in crafting a competitive application ➡️ www.nihr.ac.uk/blog/charact...
November 26, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Are you preparing an application for the NIHR #PostdoctoralAward?
Insights into what the committee looks for when shortlisting applications, these tips could make all the difference in crafting a competitive application ➡️ www.nihr.ac.uk/blog/charact...
Insights into what the committee looks for when shortlisting applications, these tips could make all the difference in crafting a competitive application ➡️ www.nihr.ac.uk/blog/charact...
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The two-child cap will be removed from April! We have campaigned for years to end this unjust policy – through evidence, advocacy & collaboration. Half a million children will be immediately lifted from poverty as a result. Read our reaction 👇
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/statements-f...
1/2 #Budget
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/statements-f...
1/2 #Budget
November 26, 2025 at 1:49 PM
The two-child cap will be removed from April! We have campaigned for years to end this unjust policy – through evidence, advocacy & collaboration. Half a million children will be immediately lifted from poverty as a result. Read our reaction 👇
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/statements-f...
1/2 #Budget
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/statements-f...
1/2 #Budget