Health inequalities

Our work on health inequalities and access to care for different groups in society

Health inequalities: the NHS plan needs to take more responsibility

It’s good news that the NHS long-term plan has a workstream – or, to be precise, part of a workstream (bundled with prevention and personal responsibility) on health inequalities. So, what should be in it?

What is happening to life expectancy in the UK?

2010 marked a turning point in long-term mortality trends in the UK, with improvements tailing off after decades of steady decline. Veena Raleigh examines the data.

The role of cities in improving population health: international insights

Drawing on international case studies, this report explores the role of cities in improving population health and the conditions needed for success.

Tackling multiple unhealthy risk factors: emerging lessons from practice

Our report shares learning and insight from services that are using innovative ways to address the problem of multiple unhealthy behaviours – around tobacco use, alcohol consumption, diet and physical activity – in the population.

Mental health in black and ethic minority communities reading list

A selected list of references held by The King's Fund library.

Health inequalities reading list

A selected list of references on health inequalities held by The King's Fund library.

Public health: Our work on services to promote wellbeing and protect the nation's health