Tackling the inverse care law in Scottish general practice
This external report, funded by the Health Foundation, explores the inverse care law in Scottish general practice.
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Addressing the leading risk factors for ill health – supporting local government to do more
Tobacco, alcohol and unhealthy foods are the leading causes of preventable ill health in England. This briefing outlines five national policy changes that would support further local government actio...
Doing more for less?
Our report explores the experience of primary care networks in socioeconomically deprived areas of England.
Addressing the leading risk factors for ill health – a framework for local government action
Tobacco, alcohol and unhealthy food are the three leading causes of preventable death and ill health in England. This briefing sets out a framework to support local authorities to take ambitious popul...
Targeting health inequalities - realising the potential of targets in addressing health inequalities
This external report in partnership with Health Equity North examines how targets have been used in the past to address health inequalities and how they could be used in the future.
Food insecurity – what can local government do?
Food insecurity is a complex problem and poverty is a key driver. But there are still evidence-based actions local government can take, both to prevent food insecurity and to support those affected by...
Leave no one behind
Rooted in Scotland and informed by Scottish experts, this report brings together evidence of trends in health inequalities and wider determinants of health in the two decades since devolution.
Public perceptions of health and social care: what the new government should know
Delivered in partnership with Ipsos, this report presents findings from our research into public perceptions of health and social care, drawing out relevant insights for the new government.
How to talk about the building blocks of health
A communications toolkit showing people how to tell a more powerful story about health.
A matter of life and death
An evidence-based framing strategy for shifting understanding and building greater support for action to address the wider determinants of health.
