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Study reveals stark socio-economic and ethnic inequalities in neonatal units
November 5th 2025

Study reveals stark socio-economic and ethnic inequalities in neonatal units

A new study using data from all NHS neonatal units in England and Wales has found that mortality rates among babies admitted for specialist care vary significantly depending on socio-economic background and ethnicity.

The analysis, published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health and led by the University of Liverpool, examined data on more than 700,000 babies admitted between 2012 and 2022. Supported in part by funding from the NIHR, it is the first UK study to assess both socio-economic…


Health equity experts urge new Labour Government to adopt health equality strategies to replicate past successes
July 25th 2024
Health equity experts urge new Labour Government to adopt health…

New analysis has revealed an increase in mortality inequalities in…

Statement from Executive Director Hannah Davies about the Child Poverty Taskforce
July 17th 2024
Statement from Executive Director Hannah Davies about the Child Poverty…

The Prime Minister has today (Wednesday 17 July 2024) appointed…

Health Equity North holds first annual Summit
July 12th 2024
Health Equity North holds first annual Summit

This month, the first ever annual Health Equity North Summit…

Statement from Executive Director Hannah Davies following the announcement of the new Labour government
July 5th 2024
Statement from Executive Director Hannah Davies following the announcement of…

“The North of England experiences stark inequalities in terms of…

Health Equity North director recognised for public health work with Honorary Fellowship
June 26th 2024
Health Equity North director recognised for public health work with…

Health Equity North Academic Co-Director Professor Clare Bambra, Professor of…

Addressing Health Inequalities: The Missing Pieces in Party Manifestos
June 14th 2024
Addressing Health Inequalities: The Missing Pieces in Party Manifestos

The Manifestos The three main parties have now launched their…

Health Equity North celebrates a year of success
April 17th 2024
Health Equity North celebrates a year of success

Today (Wednesday April 17, 2024) we are celebrating Health Equity…

Children in the North at greater risk of entering care
April 17th 2024
Children in the North at greater risk of entering care

Click here to read the full report A new report…

Living in the North of England increases risk of death from alcohol, drugs and suicide
March 15th 2024
Living in the North of England increases risk of death…

People living in the North of England and in coastal…

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