Health Equals
@health_equals
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The UK’s campaign for improving health opportunities. #MakeHealthEqual
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Together, we can rewrite their story. 🙌 . Louis & Lorcan have so much in common – except the same life expectancy. Because of things like income, housing, and air quality, where you’re born could cut your life short by 16 years. It’s time for change. 👉
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RT @natfednews: Our research out today shows a lack of #SupportedHousing was the biggest reason for delayed discharges from mental health h….
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RT @ADPHUK: Great video from @health_equals on the factors that affect our health and wellbeing, and how the world around us shapes our hea….
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Our health is shaped by the world around us – from good-quality homes, to stable jobs, social connections, and neighbourhoods with green space and clean air....
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"Share and create stories that speak to a collective effort." 🤝. Great to see our #MakeHealthEqual campaign spotlighted by @CharityComms CEO @adeelawarley on ways to use strategic communications for change. ⤵️
www.thirdsector.co.uk
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People won’t ‘get well soon’ without decent sick pay. 💸. That’s why we’re supporting @prog_change's campaign to raise the rate of Statutory Sick Pay, so everyone can afford to take time off to recover from injury or illness. Support #SafeSickPay. 👉
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Over 1.4 million emergency food parcels were provided by food banks in just 6 months. 📢 . Why? Our social security system is falling short. We’re joining our member @jrf_uk to deliver the news that it’s time to end hardship. ⤵️
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Great to be at @LGAcomms #SmithSqDebate – hearing from an expert panel incl @MichaelMarmot & @GwynneMP. 📣. Their report highlights the innovative and collaborative work of councils and their partners, who are turning Marmot principles into real action. ⬇️
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Children growing up in poverty are 4 times more likely to struggle with mental health issues by the time they're 11, compared to kids from wealthier families. That's why we're supporting @CentreforMH's #FutureMindsCampaign calling for scalable action. 👇
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Councils are tackling health inequalities every day – but they can't do it alone. 🔴. A national strategy is vital to ensure everyone, everywhere has the chance to live a healthy life. Read @LGAcomms’ latest report on why urgent action is needed. 👇.
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RT @marmotihe: New @LGAcomms report on councils tackling health inequalities addressing #SDH through the ‘Marmot Eight’ principles, featuri….
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Meet Angela. A @CASHcampaigners coordinator speaking out about the toxic air harming people's health. For #NationalStorytellingWeek, listen to her share how her community has been overlooked in discussions around ensuring everyone has breathable air. ⤵️
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RT @Food_Foundation: 🖼️ We've just launched a #BrokenPlate photo-storytelling exhibition!. It brings to life the realities of families and….
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For #NationalStorytellingWeek, we're shining a light on family support worker Daniel's story. 🎒. For #AMileInMyShoes, he shares how challenges like poverty and mental health issues can make school feel out of reach for many. ⤵ ️
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Feeling the financial squeeze after rent is paid can take a huge toll on our mental and physical health. 🔴. See how we're working with our members to ensure everyone has access to the building blocks they need for a healthy life. ⤵️.
healthequals.org.uk
We're shaping a society where each of us has our best chance of good health, no matter who we are or where we are born, work and live.
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Over 530,000 households with children won't be able to cover rent with housing support by March 2026 – impacting up to 1 million children. 💸. Our member @IPPR says it's down to the government's failure to commit to raising the local housing allowance. ⤵️.
www.ippr.org
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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High rents are pulling people across the UK into poverty. 🏠. @jrf_uk's #UKPovertyUK's report found that two thirds of private renters were in poverty just because of housing costs. ⤵️.
www.jrf.org.uk
This report sets out the nature of poverty in the UK in the run-up to 2024's General Election. It also sets out the scale of action necessary for the Government to deliver the change it has promised.
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RT @IPPR: 🏘️ | NEW REPORT: A combination of welfare reforms, rising numbers of children in the private rented sector and a lack of investme….
www.ippr.org
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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Each story brings to life the impact on those who don't have the essential building blocks of health available to them – like a safe home or stable job. ✍️. Step into their stories online and imagine the world from their perspective. ⤵️ #AMileinMyShoes.
healthequals.org.uk
Walk a mile in the shoes of people dedicated to supporting communities facing challenges like inadequate housing, air pollution, and hunger.
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It's #NationalStorytellingWeek. 🗣️. With @empathymuseum, we captured the powerful stories of people helping their own communities tackle challenges like poor housing, air pollution, and hunger. 🧵
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