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Working-age adults in most deprived areas ‘3.7 times more likely to die with coronavirus’

By Jemma Crew, Reporter6th July 2021News England

Working-age adults in England’s poorest areas are more than three times as likely to die with coronavirus than those in the wealthiest parts of the country, research has found. Health

Engage: COVID-19 – why are people with learning disabilities at greater risk?

By Jo Finch and Janet Hoskin, University of East London23rd March 2021Engage

When it comes to people with learning disabilities and COVID-19, the statistics are damning. In the UK, people with learning disabilities are at least four times more likely to die

Edinburgh study finds severe mental illness is linked to higher death rate after heart attack

By Lucinda Cameron, Reporter22nd March 2021News Scotland

People with a severe mental illness are more likely to die following a heart attack than those without a psychiatric diagnosis, new research has suggested. Experts at the University of

People in most deprived areas face two-decade good general health gap, figures show

By Joe Gammie, Reporter22nd March 2021News England

People living in the most deprived areas of England face a gap of almost two decades of life in good general health compared with those in the least deprived areas,

Law change sees same-sex religious weddings now available in Northern Ireland

By Rebecca Black, Reporter1st September 2020News Northern Ireland

Same-sex couples in Northern Ireland can apply to have a religious wedding ceremony following a change in the law. From Tuesday, couples will be able to register to marry in

New research finds ethnic inequalities ‘deeply entrenched’ among over 50s in England

By Ted Hennessey, Reporter20th August 2020News England

Ethnic inequalities are “deeply entrenched” among the over-50s in England, new research has shown. Analysis by the Centre for Ageing Better, Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) and University College

Older People’s Commissioner questions speed of testing in care homes across Wales

By Claire Hayhurst, Adam Hale and Joe Gammie, Reporters21st May 2020News Wales

Concerns have been raised with the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) over the speed of coronavirus testing in care homes in Wales. Helena Herklots, the Older People’s Commissioner for

With ‘flatlining’ life expectancy and widening health inequalities, health expert laments ‘lost’ decade

By Joe Gammie, Reporter25th February 2020News England

“Flatlining” life expectancy and worsening health inequalities over the past 10 years have led an expert to declare a “lost” decade in England. Professor Sir Michael Marmot (pictured) said the

Despite rising levels of employment major new report finds 14 million now living in poverty

By Alan Jones, Reporter7th February 2020News England

Poverty has increased for children and pensioners over the last five years, a new study suggests. The Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) said that, despite rising levels of employment, in-work poverty

Widening health poverty gap could heap more pressure on elderly care in future

By Jemma Crew, Reporter21st January 2020News England

Poor people in Britain have worse health than people born a century ago, research suggests. The health gap between the least and most well-off in society is widening and may

Tag: Inequalities

Working-age adults in most deprived areas ‘3.7 times more likely to die with coronavirus’

Engage: COVID-19 – why are people with learning disabilities at greater risk?

Edinburgh study finds severe mental illness is linked to higher death rate after heart attack

People in most deprived areas face two-decade good general health gap, figures show

Law change sees same-sex religious weddings now available in Northern Ireland

New research finds ethnic inequalities ‘deeply entrenched’ among over 50s in England

Older People’s Commissioner questions speed of testing in care homes across Wales

With ‘flatlining’ life expectancy and widening health inequalities, health expert laments ‘lost’ decade

Despite rising levels of employment major new report finds 14 million now living in poverty

Widening health poverty gap could heap more pressure on elderly care in future

England’s hospitals within hours of running out of some PPE items – Matt Hancock

Minister admits ‘unacceptable’ rise in children subject to Deprivation of Liberty orders

Warning of ‘stark failure’ in social care after children placed in caravan and Airbnb

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Tag: Inequalities

Working-age adults in most deprived areas ‘3.7 times more likely to die with coronavirus’

Engage: COVID-19 – why are people with learning disabilities at greater risk?

Edinburgh study finds severe mental illness is linked to higher death rate after heart attack

People in most deprived areas face two-decade good general health gap, figures show

Law change sees same-sex religious weddings now available in Northern Ireland

New research finds ethnic inequalities ‘deeply entrenched’ among over 50s in England

Older People’s Commissioner questions speed of testing in care homes across Wales

With ‘flatlining’ life expectancy and widening health inequalities, health expert laments ‘lost’ decade

Despite rising levels of employment major new report finds 14 million now living in poverty

Widening health poverty gap could heap more pressure on elderly care in future