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michaelmarmot.bsky.social
Professor Sir Michael Marmot is Professor of Epidemiology at University College London, Director of the UCL Institute of Health Equity and Past President of the World Medical Association
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Interesting snippet from Get In, the story of Labour under Starmer, on how the PM in opposition was impressed with Marmot’s work on health inequalities and wanted it to shape Labour’s programme @patrickmaguire.bsky.social @michaelmarmot.bsky.social

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Our new partnership with Public Health Scotland joins the around 50 Marmot Places working to promote health equity across the UK @michaelmarmot.bsky.social www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/fe...

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An honour to catch up with our @healthworks.bsky.social Patron, @michaelmarmot.bsky.social, as he launched Newcastle as a #MarmotCity at Newcastle City Council. A fantastic opportunity to take bold steps towards reducing health inequalitie and building a fairer, healthier future for Newcastle.

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Delighted to announce our new @marmotihe.bsky.social collaboration with Public Health Scotland and three local areas publichealthscotland.scot/news/2025/fe...

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Few highlights from @rcpsych.bsky.social NI residential this week, time together being educated, entertained & exercised! Launched our strategy #TimeToBridgeTheGaps addressing the workforce crisis. Thrilled to be joined by @michaelmarmot.bsky.social @derektracy.bsky.social @drladesmith.bsky.social

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The ‘transfrormational’ work of over 50 Marmot places in the UK tackling health inequalities. The Local Government Association reports @michaelmarmot.bsky.social

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Important new @local.gov.uk report on progress by councils in tackling health inequalities by addressing the social determinants of health through the ‘Marmot Eight’ principles, featuring Marmot Place case studies & underlines need for national leadership

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The UK's only truly affordable housing - our social homes - has been decimated by the right-to-buy scheme. We found that 40% of homes bought under the scheme are now owned by private landlords, exacerbating the housing crisis - in @theguardian.com today www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

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“Don’t use terms like ruthless cuts if that means making poor people poorer and please don’t go back to austerity” @michaelmarmot.bsky.social tells @andrewmarr.bsky.social www.lbc.co.uk/radio/presen...

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A new report from the UCL Institute of Health Equity outlines the consequences of housing problems for health equity and details what needs to be done. Equity of health and wellbeing should be at the heart of housing policy, writes @michaelmarmot.bsky.social www.bmj.com/content/388/...

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Equity of health and wellbeing must be at the heart of housing policy explains @michaelmarmot.bsky.social. National action has to support local action, and housebuilders are crucial in the development of plans that consider affordability, quality, supply & the environment www.bmj.com/content/388/...

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Our central recommendation in our @marmotihe.bsky.social Building Health Equity report is to put equity of health and wellbeing at the heart of housing policy www.bmj.com/content/388/...

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New @marmotihe.bsky.social review on #healthequity and #housing calls for pilot projects to be trialled in some of the more than 50 #MarmotPlaces across the UK. The property sector must put #healthequity at the core of all new housing developments across the UK www.bmj.com/content/387/...

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National government, new @marmotihe.bsky.social review highlights, plays a crucial role in planning and development, but it must prioritise affordable, healthy homes and places in its push to deliver 1.5 million homes in five years bit.ly/4989ph4

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New @marmotihe.bsky.social report concludes the twin crisis of #healthequity and #housing must be solved together by the property sector, central and local government building good quality houses in the right place, for the right people at the right price bit.ly/4989ph4

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New @marmotihe.bsky.social report calls on the property sector to work with central & local government to put health, wellbeing and environmental sustainability at the centre of all UK house building www.instituteofhealthequity.org/resources-re...

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Transport is vital for living a healthy life. This new paper shows improving public transport is central to health equity by promoting active travel to work and reducing emissions. www.instituteofhealthequity.org/resources-re...

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Awful. Large declines in healthy life expectancy in England and Wales since 2017-19. No surprise sadly, but shocking nonetheless. @michaelmarmot.bsky.social @marmotihe.bsky.social www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopula...

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As part of the Nobel Forum in Stockholm, I participated in the Dialogues on the Future of Health

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Huge win for Aberdeen in the journey towards better health equity 💙

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We are delighted to announce our partnership with Oxfordshire County Council to tackle health inequalities across the area. Find out more here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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Latest article from @ippr.bsky.social’s upcoming transport-themed issue of Progressive Review is live By Dr Angela Donkin, Mike Childs and @michaelmarmot.bsky.social Featuring: access to social determinants of health, understanding local need & services, air quality & active travel. Plus buses.

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@michaelmarmot.bsky.social inspiring the room and closing the Wales/Canada Coloquium on health equity. An opportunity for Torfaen Council to host the day and showcase their incredible work with partners. Amazing to be part of it

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New 2yr partnership between Public Health Scotland & @marmotihe.bsky.social will cover two strands of work: impactful areas for intervention to close #healthgaps, and how national & local organisations can work more effectively for greater impact on #healthequity bit.ly/4f8eur2

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New 2yr partnership between Public Health Scotland & @marmotihe.bsky.social will cover two strands of work: impactful areas for intervention to close #healthgaps, and how national & local organisations can work more effectively for greater impact on #healthequity bit.ly/4f8eur2

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New 2yr Public Health Scotland & @marmotihe.bsky.social partnership sees Aberdeen City Council, North Ayrshire and South Lanarkshire join 50+ Marmot Places across the UK implementing action across the #MarmotEightPrinciples @improvserv.bsky.social @uclofficial.bsky.social

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New 2yr Public Health Scotland & @michaelmarmot.bsky.social to improve the country's #health, increase #wellbeing and reduce #healthinequalities by working at national and local level across Marmot Eight Principles @placestandard.bsky.social @uclofficial.bsky.social

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New 2yr @marmotihe.bsky.social & Public Health Scotland partnership to improve Scotland’s #health, increase #wellbeing and reduce #healthinequalities by working at national and local level across Marmot Eight Principles @placestandard.bsky.social @uclofficial.bsky.social

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Tackling health inequalities place by place. Over 50 areas in the UK and today 1 more - launching Oxfordshire Marmot County. @michaelmarmot.bsky.social @marmotihe.bsky.social

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Leadership Must Read: The Health Gap by @michaelmarmot.bsky.social. Health is shaped by social conditions—where we live, learn, and work. Essential reading for leaders driving systemic change. 📚 Buy here: www.hive.co.uk/Product/Mich... #TheHealthGap #LeadershipMustRead #ForwardInstitute

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Wonderful to be in Scotland talking about the new @michaelmarmot.bsky.social Collaboration for Health Equity in Scotland with the @marmotihe.bsky.social Health Equity Network. @alanhiggins21.bsky.social. Great commitment to tackling health equity.

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Health Equity Network Monthly Webinar: November - Disability and Employment, which will be held on Thursday, November 28th, from 12:30-1:30PM. Click link to secure your place. healthequitynetwork.co.uk/feed

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