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

 
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Building a Preventative Mental Health System for Children and Young People
Building a Preventative Mental Health System for Children and Young People
Building a Preventative Mental Health System for Children and Young People
23rd June 2026 Building a Preventative Mental Health System for Children and Young People

 

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Comment, analysis, and news about Health Equity North.
Academic Co-Directors welcome 'Healthy Babies' programme expansion
October 1st 2026
Academic Co-Directors welcome 'Healthy Babies' programme expansion

The Government has announced the rolling out of a Healthy…

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HEN response to regional divide in Level 3 results and university attendance
August 13th 2026
HEN response to regional divide in Level 3 results and…

New analysis from the Education Policy Institute on Level 3…

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Plans to improve high streets align with Health Equity North 'Ghost Towns' report recommendations
August 11th 2026
Plans to improve high streets align with Health Equity North…

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has today (August 10) announced new…

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