New report: Delivering Health Equity Through English Devolution
Delivering Health Equity Through English Devolution
As England's devolution agenda continues to evolve, a new report from UCL and the Local Government Association explores how devolved authorities can play a pivotal role in creating healthier, fairer communities.
Drawing on insights from local government, academia, the NHS and the voluntary sector, the report highlights how health equity can be embedded across all areas of policy—not just healthcare—to address the social determinants of health and reduce inequalities.
- Key recommendations include:
- Strengthening cross-sector collaboration
- Building public health capacity across systems
- Supporting place-based decision-making
- Embedding health equity into transport, housing, planning and economic development
- Empowering communities to shape the decisions that affect their health
As new devolved powers are implemented, this report provides a timely roadmap for ensuring they translate into meaningful improvements in health and wellbeing for communities across England.
📖 Read the report and explore the recommendations here.