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
Woman of the North: Closing the health gap for minority ethnic women
Woman of the North: Closing the health gap for minority ethnic women
Woman of the North: Closing the health gap for minority ethnic women
7th October 2026 Woman of the North: Closing the health gap for minority ethnic women

 

Latest News Stories

 
Comment, analysis, and news about Health Equity North.
Death rates among 25–49-year-olds 42% higher in the North than the South of England, study finds
October 20th 2026
Death rates among 25–49-year-olds 42% higher in the North than…

Death rates among adults aged 25–49 were 42% higher in…

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BLOG: Dr Eve Allen - Sila, Spirit, and the Healing Power of Nature: Reflections from Greenland
October 15th 2026
BLOG: Dr Eve Allen - Sila, Spirit, and the Healing…

In March this year, I travelled to Greenland as part…

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Women's Health in the North of England and Woman of the North report launch roundtable - gallery
October 13th 2026
Women's Health in the North of England and Woman of…

On Wednesday October 7, 2026, Health Equity North supported two…

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