Fighting health inequalities through research excellence and collaboration

Health Equity North

Health Equity North is a virtual institute focused on place-based solutions to public health problems and health inequalities. We bring together world-leading academic expertise from the Northern Health Science Alliance’s members of leading universities and hospitals.  

 

our vision
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Our Vision

To end health inequity through research, policy impact, and public health improvement.

our mission
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Our Mission

To fight health inequity by influencing policymakers and enhancing stakeholder understanding of health inequalities through research-informed evidenced solutions.

 

Report

 
See below for downloadable publications
Hard to Swallow: The Truth about Head and Neck Cancer Inequalities
Hard to Swallow: The Truth about Head and Neck Cancer Inequalities
Hard to Swallow: The Truth about Head and Neck Cancer Inequalities
11th March 2026 Hard to Swallow: The Truth about Head and Neck Cancer Inequalities

 

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Comment, analysis, and news about Health Equity North.
Health for Wealth 2025 report is launched in parliament
March 18th 2026
Health for Wealth 2025 report is launched in parliament

Health inequalities between the North of England and the rest…

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Head and neck cancer hits the North of England and Scotland hardest
March 10th 2026
Head and neck cancer hits the North of England and…

Click here to read the report  People in the most…

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Northern researchers and Whitehall unite to tackle the SEND crisis through connected data
February 26th 2026
Northern researchers and Whitehall unite to tackle the SEND crisis…

Landmark Manchester workshop brings together policy makers, scientists, and frontline…

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