Thematic Area

Public Health & Wellbeing Equity

We collaborate with regional academic health networks to focus on underlying factors like poverty, housing, and access to services that shape health outcomes.

Multiple Complex Needs with South Tyneside Council

Public Health & Wellbeing Equity

Our Expertise

Health inequalities reduction

Social and emotional learning

Dental health equity

Public health data capabilities

Healthy environments for work and play

Digital health

Behavioural change

Neighbourhood health

Multiple and complex needs

AI application in public health policy

Youth wellbeing & mental health

Public sector reform & prevention

Children's transitions from hospital

Public Health and Wellbeing Equity Reports

Public Health and Wellbeing Equity

Addressing Multiple and Complex Needs: A Scoping Review

As part of the Public Sector Reform Component of the Devolution Deal, there is a desire amongst partners within the North East of England to understand what can be done to support people with multiple and complex needs (MCNs).

Public Health and Wellbeing Equity

Navigating the Long Haul: Understanding Long Covid in Northern England

Navigating the Long Haul: Understanding Long Covid in Northern England, published by Health Equity North, reveals the striking inequalities in Long Covid rates and a clear North-South divide.

Public Health and Wellbeing Equity

Rethinking the Holiday Activities and Food Programme for Teenagers

Whilst the outcomes of the HAF programme are good, national and local data show that there is low uptake amongst 13 to 16 year olds.

Public Health and Wellbeing Equity

The Role of Targets in Reducing Health Inequalities

Health inequalities are largely driven by the social determinants of health including poverty, education, employment, housing, access to health services and social inclusion.

Public Health and Wellbeing Equity Blog Posts

Public Health and Wellbeing Equity

Tackling kids tooth decay in the North East: A connected approach

Access to NHS dental care is shrinking and, worryingly, the dental health of 5-year-olds in England hasn’t improved since 2017. Despite local efforts and a strong desire for change, children in the North East still face the highest rates of tooth extractions due to decay. So, what can be done to change this?