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Health Equity North is hosting the Woman of the North Summit - an event tackling injustice, inspired by the important Woman of the North report. Join us to help shape the new Woman of the North charter. Register here: www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/woman-of-the...

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Amongst the election news - there's been some other important regional news today with a report from @healthequitynorth.bsky.social on the estimated regional impact of the government's proposed PIP cuts from the Spring Statement... A thread 🧵1/8

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When you're speculating on why people voted Reform, here's what Labour is doing to the places that did. Something like 60% of the households in Easington are living in poverty. Their lives aren't being made better by Labour, they're desperate for change. Desperate. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Well, here’s one clue as to why Labour councillors have paid such a heavy price here in the north-east… www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...

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THREAD Proposed cuts to Personal Independence Payments (PIP) could have a “devastating” effect on some of the most deprived communities in northern England, according to our new report www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/red-wall-con... 1/8

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As someone born in, grown up in & who has spent the vast majority of her adult life living in Durham, and as Executive Director of Health Equity North and co-author of a number of our reports on inequality including Woman and Child of the North, the huge Reform vote in the county is not a surprise

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At our #WomanOfTheNorth Summit next week, we will be holding a series of workshops addressing pressing issues faced by women in our regions – including a workshop led by @durham-university.bsky.social & @leigh-day.bsky.social on tackling #VAWG. Sign up www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/woman-of-the...

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Join us next week to hear from Amy Van Zyl from Her Circle and @drmichelleaddison.bsky.social in a workshop about how marginalised women can be better heard by decision makers. Book your free place at our #WomanOfTheNorth Summit on May 7 – visit www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/woman-of-the...

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Lauren Lougheed and Linda Wong from @leigh-day.bsky.social will be delivering a workshop on the workplace & women’s rights at our Woman of the North Summit on Wednesday. The Summit will centre on the enormous response to our report. Sign up at www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/woman-of-the...

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Next week, Amanda Bailey of North East Child Poverty Commission & Prof David Taylor-Robinson of @liverpooluni.bsky.social will be delivering a workshop at the #WomanOfTheNorth Summit about women and child poverty. Book your ticket and workshop places at www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/woman-of-the...

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Dr Charlotte Richardson & Dr Laura Lindsey from @newcastleuni.bsky.social will be running a workshop about supporting carers in the North at our Woman of the North Summit next Wednesday, May 7. Book your place at www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/woman-of-the...

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Next week, as part of our #WomanOfTheNorth Summit, Dr Nasima Akhter of @teessideuni.bsky.social & Dr Oluwaseun Esan of @liverpooluni.bsky.social will be delivering a workshop on inequalities in maternity care. Book your place and find out more www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/woman-of-the...

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Analysis from Health Equity North predicts that the Labour Government's proposed cuts to Personal Independence Payments (PIP) will cost the North East economy £268.83 per person

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Great to see coverage of @healthequitynorth.bsky.social analysis. North East and North Wes are set to be the hardest hit - constituencies with highest losses also have lowest life expectancies which means health inequalities are likely to widen even further. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

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Today we publish new analysis from @healthequitynorth.bsky.social shows the devastating impact of PIP cuts on the North’s economy www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

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Improving working age ill health is fundamental to our society - i. the north of England this fact is screaming out yet austerity and continuing underinvestment in the poorer parts of the country continues to see things worsen

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You can now view our agenda for next week's #WomanofTheNorth Summit The Summit, which will feature speakers @kimmcguinness.bsky.social and @mayorofwy.bsky.social will include a series of nine workshops on women's rights and health Sign up & find out more www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/woman-of-the...

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The False Economy of Cutting Disability Benefits www.socialeurope.eu/the-false-ec...

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Vaccines have saved 154 million lives in the past 50 years. A reminder of what is #HumanlyPossible. Science saves lives. #VaccinesWork bit.ly/wiw2025

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Delighted to have authored this report, launched today, busting one of the biggest myths in British politics. The public doesn't see action on public health as 'the nanny state'. In fact, they want bolder action - incl among key swing voters. This has major implications for policy & politics. 🧵

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📢A new study from @uniofbath.bsky.social shows London's low emissions zones have had major benefits for human health and the economy, with a 10.2% decrease in respiratory issues following LEZ implementation, an 18.5% reduction in sick leave, and annual public health savings of over £37 million.

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This will be a brilliant event - and we’re well on the way to sell out so don’t delay!

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ME is a devastating illness with inadequate research, treatment and a huge, hidden number of sufferers

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A @bmj.com editorial written by our Academic Co-Directors @profkepickett.bsky.social and Prof David-Taylor Robinson has claimed how a UK ‘wealth tax’ imposed on the wealthiest 0.04% of the population could help to close the inequalities gap. www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/a-uk-wealth-...

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📢 Join the @nihrhapru.bsky.social webinar on addressing inactivity in later life with speakers Danielle Harris & Lily Mott. 🗣 Topics: • Interventions for older adults with lower socioeconomic status • Reducing sedentary time in older home workers 🔗 Register: bit.ly/4j5TGU7

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Today we joined @cpaguk.bsky.social and @endchildpoverty.bsky.social outside the treasury to mark a miserable milestone. By this weekend, 30,000 extra children will have been pushed into poverty thanks to the two-child limit since the Labour Government came into power in July 2024. 1/2

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We've passed 1.5⁰C. Is it time to put #ClimateInEducation yet? Tick tock 🔥 🌍 ⏰ www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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New research by Labour Together reveals the nature of inequalities in public investment. What we call 'growth spending' is 41 per cent lower in the East Midlands per capita than it is in London. Here's a regional breakdown:

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Dr Dan Hawcutt of @alderhey.nhs.uk will be joining our panel of speakers at our panel event on collaborating with NHS Trusts for trails, evaluation and procurement at #HLTHEurope on Monday June 16. Book your place at europe.hlth.com/register and use code HE25_NHSA250 for a €250 discount

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Doctors have reported a rise in the number of patients with Victorian diseases such as scabies, as @rcphysicians.bsky.social have urged the government to do more to fight poverty Read more: www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

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My parliamentary committee has published a report on children in temporary accommodation. In the last 5 years, temporary accommodation has contributed to the deaths of at least 74 children - 58 were under the age of 1! That’s appalling, action is needed now. committees.parliament.uk/committee/17...

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🛏️ 12 years on from the introduction of the bedroom tax & its impact is unequal ➡️ 16% of social rental households in England on UC face the bedroom tax. But in the North, it's 20% ➡️ The North East is hit hardest, with 1 in 4 social renters likely penalised @indiaippr.bsky.social explains ⤵️

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250 000 plunged into poverty 50 000 of them children This is unconscionable. My constituents know I have always fought poverty. I will not stop now.

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Did you miss our webinar ‘Shaping the Future of Healthcare’ with @innovateuk.bsky.social last week? The recording and slides are now available to view – visit www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/03/webi...

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A researcher who co-authored our Children in Care report has received a @nihr.bsky.social Impact Prize for her work in this field. Dr Davara Bennett received the award for her research to improve understanding of inequalities in children entering care www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/health-equit...

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A record 4.5 million children are living in poverty in the UK, according to official statistics. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

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Following the announcement of the #SpringStatement by Chancellor of the Exchequer, our Academic Co-Directors @profkepickett.bsky.social @profbambra.bsky.social @lukemunford.bsky.social & Prof David Taylor-Robinson have issued a joint statement in response www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/health-equit...

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I seem to be talking in Amsterdam on behalf of @thenhsa.bsky.social in June... which is cool. Want to know how to work with innovation active NHS and academic organisations across the north of England - come and take part. @alderhey.nhs.uk @liverpooluni.bsky.social @louiseckenny.bsky.social

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Our CEO @hannahdavies.bsky.social has responded to today's #SpringStatement - read her full statement here www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/03/nhsa...

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The world is changing but one thing remains the same: regional inequality 📢 @zoebillingham.bsky.social reacts to today's Spring Statement 👇

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UK's economic problems reminiscent of the 1970s, may yet consume several governments. 'All UK families ‘to be worse off by 2030’ as poor bear the brunt, new data warns.' www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

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👇 Health inequalities aren’t inevitable - targeted interventions and the right policy/funding decisions have a transformative impact

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📢New publication highlights the strong economic imperative of reducing inequities in #patientsafety. Addressing disparities can lead to cost savings for healthcare systems and enhance workforce productivity. ➡️Read more: bmjopenquality.bmj.com/content/14/1... #HealthEquity #HealthEconomics

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Yesterday we attended the Life Science Integrates FemHealth event, addressing the gender gap in healthcare & within the health industry workforce. Our Board member @kathmackay.bsky.social opened the event citing our Woman of the North report and the regional inequalities in women’s health

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Key point is this hasn't happened elsewhere. We're really unusual in how little we support those who are unemployed. It's the root cause of so many problems in the benefits system (and society more generally).

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Rightly, a lot of analysis of @teamlabouruk.bsky.social historic cuts to disability benefits announced today. But, please, if you read and share one thing make it Brian’s piece in @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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