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LGBT people face ‘stark health inequalities’

WebLGBT people are being let down in health and social care, a report by the Women and Equalities Committee says. In a report published today (October 22), the Women and …

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WATCH: Films share first-hand experiences of living in unhealthy

WebThe films detail first-hand experiences of overcrowding, lack of green space, damp, noisy or polluted environments on respiratory illnesses, mental health, child …

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In crisis mode: the benefits of crisis housing for mental health

WebCrisis Houses could offer an alternative, more holistic, way to support people recovering from a period of mental distress, easing pressure on over-subscribed NHS …

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can communal living help solve the mental health crisis

WebNew accommodation is designed to be accessible, light and offer privacy, he adds, as well as green space – which research has shown benefits mental health. Andy …

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One of the world’s healthiest buildings opens in Liverpool

WebLiverpool’s new city mayor and regional metro mayor will officially open one of the world’s healthiest buildings today (21 May). The landmark building, the Spine, …

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‘Healthy housing’ toolkit launches – NewStartMag

WebA new design toolkit – backed by NHS England – has been launched to encourage healthier lifestyles to be planned into new housing developments.

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Interview: Paul Spencer of Mind on mental health and social housing

WebMental health charity Mind recently launched a campaign to raise awareness of how problems related to social housing often exacerbates mental health issues for tenants. …

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A healthy economy – NewStartMag

WebProgressive economic development has the local population’s health and wellbeing at its heart, says Marvin Rees. It goes without saying that we urgently need to refresh the …

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Research shows worrying downfall in access to healthcare and …

WebFindings in the latest Rebuilding Britain Index (RBI) show a decline in the UK’s access to healthcare and housing, offsetting improvements made in the economy …

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Equality and public services: five principles for a new approach

Web2. Get beyond the services. We need to look beyond the traditional service lens and understand the role public agencies can play in promoting equality through …

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Wellbeing project will ensure local people are getting the best care

WebNew wellbeing research partnership will address the needs of the local population in Berkshire. The project, called the Reading Resilience Network will connect …

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Analysis reveals poverty divide in UK women’s life expectancy

WebAnalysis by the Health Foundation has revealed that life expectancy for women living in the poorest 10% of areas in England is lower than overall life expectancy …

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Humanise campaign launched to stop the spread of boring buildings

WebIn a bid to improve people’s mental health, Thomas Heatherwick has launched a 10 year global campaign to stop buildings from looking so dull. Recent …

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Research reveals impact of poverty and adversity on adolescent …

WebIn the UK today, persistent poverty or persistent poor parental mental health affects over four in ten children, researchers from the University of Liverpool have found. …

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Urban deprivation and the built environment – NewStartMag

WebPatterns of urban degradation, of both the built and natural environment, are linked globally to multiple forms of deprivation. There is a growing body of evidence to …

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The business of recycling

WebOver the past year, the so-called Blue Planet effect has generated a huge public interest in plastic waste and recycling. NewStart spoke to three businesses who have turned what’s …

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Preserving green space – a focal point for Big Society action

WebWhilst visiting New York last week I took a trip to the High Line. The High Line is a public park in Manhattan, developed from a disused railway originally constructed in the 1930s …

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New healthcare centre and council homes coming to Tottenham

WebA new healthcare centre and 130 council homes to be built in Tottenham Hale has been given the green light to improve the welfare of residents. The Welbourne …

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Life expectancy in poorer areas of UK drastically lower

WebWomen in these areas were expected to live healthily for 19.3 years less than those in the least deprived areas in 2018 to 2020, while men lived healthily for 18.6 years …

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Review calls for a ‘fairer, healthier society’ after pandemic

Web‘Britain has tried the austerity experiment. It did not work, if health and wellbeing are the markers of success,’ the report states.

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Winners of National Healthy Housing Awards 2020 revealed

WebThe achievements of council teams, charities and inspirational frontline staff in supporting independent living have been celebrated at the National Healthy Housing …

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Councillors are central to unlocking devolution’s transformative

WebThe state in its current form and function is ill-suited to achieve the ambitious, broad, and perhaps daunting goals that have been set for the devolution project.

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